Museum
Cité de l'Histoire uses a series of themed, multi-sensory rooms — including scent, sound, and visuals — to immerse visitors in different historical periods, with rotating exhibitions such as one centered on Julius Caesar. It's a distinctive, modern approach to a history museum, located within the striking Grande Arche complex at La Défense.
💡 Good to know
- 1Check which themed exhibition is currently running before booking
- 2allow about an hour to go through the full experience
- 3combine with a visit to the nearby Grande Arche.
⏱️ Typical visit
1h
🕰️ Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
🚶 Walking intensity
Easy pace
Address
Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
