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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.
Elegant room with red furnishings and chandelier at Hôtel de la Marine, Paris.
Elegant room in Hôtel de la Marine with ornate furniture and chandeliers, Paris.
Hôtel de la Marine opulent room with green decor, chandelier, and antique furniture.
Elegant dining room setup at Hôtel de la Marine with ornate tableware and chairs.
Hôtel de la Marine interior with ornate decor and historical artwork in Paris.
Children with headphones exploring Hôtel de la Marine exhibit.

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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Orangerie Museum facade and ornate room in Hôtel de la Marine, Paris.
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Entrance to The Orangerie Museum in Paris with visitors outside.
Visitor admiring Monet's Water Lilies at The Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Paintings displayed in The Orangerie Museum, Paris, featuring works by André Derain.
Hôtel de la Marine ornate room with tapestry, chandelier, and antique furniture in Paris.
Children with headphones exploring Hôtel de la Marine exhibit.
Elegant room with red furnishings and chandelier at Hôtel de la Marine, Paris.
Elegant room in Hôtel de la Marine with ornate furniture and chandeliers, Paris.
Hôtel de la Marine opulent room with green decor, chandelier, and antique furniture.
Elegant dining room setup at Hôtel de la Marine with ornate tableware and chairs.
Hôtel de la Marine interior with ornate decor and historical artwork in Paris.

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

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Audio guide

  • 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.
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€27.50

2% off

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Hôtel de la Marine facade with French flag, Paris.
Elegant room with red furnishings and chandelier at Hôtel de la Marine, Paris.
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Children with headphones exploring Hôtel de la Marine exhibit.
Elegant room in Hôtel de la Marine with ornate furniture and chandeliers, Paris.
Voltaire statue in Paris Pantheon crypt.
Tomb of Rousseau in the Paris Pantheon, featuring ornate carvings and classical architecture.
Hôtel de la Marine opulent room with green decor, chandelier, and antique furniture.
Foucault’s Pendulum swinging in Paris Pantheon.
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Elegant dining room setup at Hôtel de la Marine with ornate tableware and chairs.
Hôtel de la Marine ornate room with tapestry, chandelier, and antique furniture in Paris.
Victor Hugo's tomb inside the Pantheon, Paris.
Hôtel de la Marine interior with ornate decor and historical artwork in Paris.

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

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Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • 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.
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€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.

Choose the standard historic apartments ticket for the core visit, and pick the apartments + temporary exhibition combo only if the current exhibition theme genuinely interests you.

The standard apartments ticket and the combo include the immersive “confidant” audio tour. Guided tours use a live guide on a fixed schedule and may not include the audio headset.

Plan about 1.5–2 hours for the apartments alone. If you add exhibitions, allow about 2–3 hours so you do not have to rush the audio route or skip rooms near the end.

If you prefer a calmer visit, look for morning or late afternoon slots. Visitor feedback suggests mid-day can feel busier in the narrower rooms and corridors.

Compare current rates across the standard ticket, combo ticket, guided tour, and any evening opening before booking. Prices and concessions are periodically revised by Centre des Monuments Nationaux.

Check the current exhibition listing before paying for a combo ticket. Exhibition themes change several times a year, so the extra time and cost make most sense for topic-driven visitors.

If you have limited mobility, contact the monument or Centre des Monuments Nationaux before booking. Detailed step-free routes, lift coverage, and seating information are not fully published online.

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.

The monument reopened to the public in 2021 after a major restoration based on research into historic paint layers, fabrics, and room layouts.

Its “confidant” headset uses geolocation to launch audio automatically as you move, so visitors do not have to key in stop numbers from room to room.

Some salons span styles from Louis XV to the Second Empire, letting you trace changes in French interior taste within a single visit.

Certain rooms add discreet soundscapes, such as distant conversations or clinking dishes, to reinforce the sense that the apartments are still in use.

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.

Grand Reception Rooms Facing Place de la Concorde

The enfilade of salons along the main façade shows the building at its most ceremonial. These gilded rooms hosted official receptions and present French decorative arts from Louis XV to the 19th century, with windows looking onto Place de la Concorde and toward the Tuileries.

Intendant’s Apartments Arranged as If Occupied

The Appartements de l’Intendant reveal the private side of the monument through rooms set out as though their resident has just stepped away. A study, bedroom, and dining room show how the royal administrator of furnishings moved between domestic life and official duty.

Rotating Galeries d’expositions Add Thematic Depth

Beyond the historic apartments, Hôtel de la Marine includes dedicated exhibition galleries for changing shows. These temporary exhibitions often explore decorative arts, diplomacy, design, or global trade ties, so visitors who choose a combo ticket can pair the restored interiors with a more focused curatorial theme.

Cour d’Honneur and Cour de l’Intendant

The two inner courtyards help you understand the complex as more than a sequence of decorated rooms. You enter through the Cour d’Honneur from Place de la Concorde and can also see the Cour de l’Intendant, which reveals the service and circulation spaces behind the formal façade.

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

Hannah S

South Africa
Solo
Jul 2026

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Skipping the line and going straight onto the Paris Pantheon was great. The history, science and architecture is something truly amazing to see - a must while in the city

Combo: Panthéon & Hotel de la Marine Entry Tickets

Manuel M

Spain
Solo
Apr 2026
When I arrived, there were quite a few people waiting to buy tickets, but within three minutes I was inside the Pantheon, so I was able to look around at my leisure without many other people around and without feeling overwhelmed, which allowed me to really enjoy the place.

Combo: Panthéon & Hotel de la Marine Entry Tickets

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.

Combo: Orangerie Museum + Hôtel de la Marine Tickets

Maria M

Portugal
Group
Mar 2026
Absolutely beautiful!!! One of my favorites in Paris!! The staff was a little bit rude... but I understand they have to maintain silence, manners and protect the museum.

Combo: Orangerie Museum + Hôtel de la Marine Tickets

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