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Cité de l'Histoire

4.5 (2,329)$$ · Mid-range

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

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Address

1 Parv. de la Défense, 92800 Puteaux, France · La DéfenseGoogleApple
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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
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Booking

Booking required

What people say

"I did the Cesar immersion and I thought it was good but, it would have been better if the 17 room part was not done backwards, I feel as if it were done starting from the vikings it would make more sense especially for foreigners to understand the history better."

Idalie Whitman