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Hôtel de la Marine

Visit the historic Hôtel de la Marine, once the home of Paris’ high-ranking officials. Marvel at the opulent lives of French royalty in the private rooms adorned with rare and valuable artifacts.
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Hôtel de la Marine ornate room with tapestry, chandelier, and antique furniture in Paris.

Tickets to Hôtel de la Marine with Connected Headset

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  • Visit the 18th-century Hôtel de la Marine in Paris, a former naval ministry building, housing opulent and beautifully decorated rooms with an audio guide.

  • Marvel at the French stucco work and frescoes. Take in the views of the Parisian skyline from the open-air gallery that overlooks Place de la Concorde.

  • Plug in your headphones and hear about the Garde-Meuble era, Ange-Jacques Gabriel's architecture, and more!

  • Access either the Al Thani Collection galleries, currently hosting the Animalia exhibition, or the Permanent Tour, offering two distinct ways to explore the Hôtel de la Marine.

  • Fun Fact: Built as "Garde-Meuble de la Couronne," the palace was used to store royal furniture and Crown Jewels.

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  • Visit the 18th-century Hôtel de la Marine in Paris, a former naval ministry building, housing opulent and beautifully decorated rooms with an audio guide.

  • Marvel at the French stucco work and frescoes. Take in the views of the Parisian skyline from the open-air gallery that overlooks Place de la Concorde.

  • Plug in your headphones and hear about the Garde-Meuble era, Ange-Jacques Gabriel's architecture, and more!

  • Access either the Al Thani Collection galleries, currently hosting the Animalia exhibition, or the Permanent Tour, offering two distinct ways to explore the Hôtel de la Marine.

  • Fun Fact: Built as "Garde-Meuble de la Couronne," the palace was used to store royal furniture and Crown Jewels.

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Slide 1 of 12, Orangerie Museum facade and ornate room in Hôtel de la Marine, Paris.
Orangerie Museum facade and ornate room in Hôtel de la Marine, Paris.

Combo (Save 2%): Orangerie Museum + Hôtel de la Marine Tickets

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  • Immerse yourself in French history with these cost-effective combo tickets to Orangerie Museum and Hôtel de la Marine.

  • Marvel at the world-famous large-scale paintings Water Lilies series created by Claude Monet at the Orangerie Museum.

  • Soak in mesmerizing works like Gabrielle and Jean by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Pommes et Biscuits by Paul Cézanne.

  • Admire French neoclassical architecture at the Hôtel de la Marine’s

Al Thani Collection and learn about the Garde-Meuble era with the audio guide.

  • Fun Fact: Monet donated the Water Lilies paintings to the French government in 1918 as a symbol of peace after WW1.
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  • Immerse yourself in French history with these cost-effective combo tickets to Orangerie Museum and Hôtel de la Marine.

  • Marvel at the world-famous large-scale paintings Water Lilies series created by Claude Monet at the Orangerie Museum.

  • Soak in mesmerizing works like Gabrielle and Jean by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Pommes et Biscuits by Paul Cézanne.

  • Admire French neoclassical architecture at the Hôtel de la Marine’s

Al Thani Collection and learn about the Garde-Meuble era with the audio guide.

  • Fun Fact: Monet donated the Water Lilies paintings to the French government in 1918 as a symbol of peace after WW1.
from Original price€28
€27.50

2% off

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Paris Pantheon exterior and ornate interior details with golden decor.

Combo (Save 2%): Panthéon & Hotel de la Marine Entry Tickets

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  • Enjoy entry to both Hôtel de la Marine and the Panthéon, complete with audio guides and multilingual information booklets.
  • Step inside the Hôtel de la Marine to explore ornate 18th-century lounges, the Loggia, and either the Intendant’s Apartments or Al Thani Collection.
  • Audio guides and 3D headsets at Hôtel de la Marine bring history to life in nine languages for a truly immersive visit.
  • Discover the Panthéon’s neoclassical grandeur, visit the crypt of France’s legends, and see Foucault’s Pendulum in motion.
  • Learn how the Panthéon evolved from a royal church to a monument honoring France’s greatest minds, with insights in 12 languages.
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  • Enjoy entry to both Hôtel de la Marine and the Panthéon, complete with audio guides and multilingual information booklets.
  • Step inside the Hôtel de la Marine to explore ornate 18th-century lounges, the Loggia, and either the Intendant’s Apartments or Al Thani Collection.
  • Audio guides and 3D headsets at Hôtel de la Marine bring history to life in nine languages for a truly immersive visit.
  • Discover the Panthéon’s neoclassical grandeur, visit the crypt of France’s legends, and see Foucault’s Pendulum in motion.
  • Learn how the Panthéon evolved from a royal church to a monument honoring France’s greatest minds, with insights in 12 languages.
from Original price€30
€29.45

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Pre-book a timed ticket if possible. It lets you skip the on-site ticket-purchase line, though all visitors still go through security screening and ticket scanning at the entrance.

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About Hôtel de la Marine

The defining feature here is the visit format: a geolocated “confidant” audio route with 3D sound that turns restored rooms into a narrative walk through the lives of residents and staff. Instead of a vast museum circuit, Hôtel de la Marine offers a focused sequence of salons, private apartments, inner courtyards, and optional exhibitions inside an 18th-century Place de la Concorde monument.

Did you know?

Hôtel de la Marine was built to house the royal Garde-Meuble de la Couronne, the body responsible for furnishing royal residences, before becoming the French Navy Ministry for over two centuries.

Why visit Hôtel de la Marine?

Geolocated “confidant” Audio Tour with 3D Sound

The standard apartments route is built around the monument’s “confidant” audio device, which uses geolocation to trigger commentary as you move rather than requiring manual stop selection. Its 3D sound and subtle room soundscapes, including distant conversations or clinking dishes, frame the visit as a historical narrative told through residents, servants, and state events.

Plan your visit

Main Entrance – Cour d’Honneur / Place de la Concorde side

This is the main public entrance for Hôtel de la Marine, located in the central section of the north façade of Place de la Concorde and leading into the Cour d’Honneur. All regular visitors use this entrance, including timed-ticket holders and same-day buyers. Digital or printed tickets are scanned at the entry checkpoint, followed by mandatory bag checks and security screening. After security, visitors proceed to visitor services for cloakroom access and audio-device pickup before starting the route. Short queues can form here at busier times, though exact wait times are not verified. Step-free access is mentioned in general for CMN sites, but the exact ramp and elevator setup at this entrance is not clearly published, so visitors with mobility needs should confirm details in advance.

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What our guests say

Graziano N

Italy
Couple
Apr 2026
With the carte blanche, two people can enter without any trouble, skipping the line. The museum is easily accessible, and the galleries are spacious. The exhibition is well-curated and features some remarkable masterpieces. The staff is courteous and attentive. A wonderful experience.

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