City of Science and Industry

Culture & history tours

Enjoy skip-the-line access to over 60 museums and monuments in and around the city of Paris including the Louvre Museum, Orsay Museum, and Centre Pompidou with the Paris Museum Pass. Choose from 2, 4, or 6-day options with the pickup point conveniently located a mere 10-minute walk from the Louvre. Benefits of the pass include free admission to many attractions, sights, and museums. In Paris: Arc de Triomphe Musée de l’Armée Tombeau de Napoléon 1er Centre Pompidou Musée national d’Art modern Musée national des Arts asiatiques Guimet Les Arts décoratifs Musée des Arts et métiers Musée de l’Assistance Publique, Hôpitaux de Paris Musée du quai Branly Musée Picasso Paris Chapelle expiatoire La Cinémathèque française Musée du Cinéma Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie Conciergerie Musée national Eugène Delacroix Musée des Égouts de Paris Musée du Louvre - Musée national de la Marine Musée de la Monnaie Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine Musée national des Monuments français Musée Gustave Moreau Musée national du Moyen Âge, Thermes et hôtel de Cluny Cité de la Musique, Musée de la Musique Crypte archéologique de Notre-Dame Tours de Notre-Dame Musée national de l’Orangerie Musée de l’Ordre de la Libération Musée d’Orsay Panthéon Musée des Plans-reliefs Musée de la Poste Musée Rodin Sainte-Chapelle Outside Paris: Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace Musée d’Archéologie nationale de Saint-Germain-en-Laye Musée national de la Céramique de Sèvres Abbaye royale de Chaalis Musée et domaine nationaux du Château de Compiègne Musée Condé, Château de Chantilly Musée départemental Maurice Denis Château de Fontainebleau Château de Maisons-Laffitte Musée national des Châteaux de Malmaison et Bois-Préau Château de Pierrefonds Musée national de Port-Royal des Champs Château de Rambouillet Musée national de la Renaissance Château d’Ecouen Maison d’Auguste Rodin à Meudon Basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis Villa Savoye Musée national des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon Château de Vincennes

Explore the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie with your family, friends, or on your own. Get access to all the exhibitions and shows with this "Exhibitions" entry ticket, see the Argonaute, and enjoy an immersive show at the Planetarium. Step into this fascinating science museum and visit the many permanent and temporary exhibitions. Take an audio-guided tour through the Argonaute, a submarine from the 1950s, before looking up to the stars in a show at the Planetarium. (upon availability the day of your visit). Finish your visit with the Solar Impulse aircraft, the first airplane to fly without fuel. Watch the plane land in the museum on the big screens and try landing it yourself in the flight simulators. This ticket gives access to the permanent and temporary exhibitions, outside the Cité des enfants. Reservations for the planetarium, the Argonaut submarine and the Metamorphoses children exhibition are made directly on-site, subject to availability on the day of your visit. "Précieux déchets" : temporary exhibition until 1st september Chaque année, plus de 2 milliards de tonnes de détritus sont générés dans le monde. Cette nouvelle exposition invite à prendre conscience de cette montagne de déchets engendrée par l’économie productiviste. Elle montre comment le monde du design transforme ces déchets en ressources précieuses pour envisager un avenir moins enclin au gaspillage. "Space mission": permanent exhibition Step into the shoes of a spaceman and experience a daydream for the duration of your visit. Structured in five sections, the exhibition invites you to explore, travel, transit, stay, and question. Dive deep into the research, technologies, and thought processes behind space missions. Through this enlightening journey, discover the reality and complexity of space exploration, gaining insights into the boundless opportunities it presents and the challenges it poses. "Climate emergency" : permanent exhibition Faced with climate change, humanity must think hard about its relationship to the world and engage collectively in profound transformations at every level of society in order to avert disaster. "Crowds": until May 24, 2024 What is the crowd? What does it do to us? At the crossroads of many scientific disciplines – fluid mechanics, granular physics, mathematics, cognitive sciences and social psychology, is the study of the crowd. Explore how crowds, whether compact, dilated or at a distance, reveal the social character of our species. Metamorphoses until November 24, 2024 The exhibition offers children a chance to explore various metamorphoses – natural, amazing and also personal – by bringing together science and imagination. It also introduces the basis of a scientific approach by encouraging children of all ages to observe, be amazed and question – whilst stimulating their imagination. Whether they are the sources of fascination or apprehension, metamorphoses open up new possibilities.

Your expert local city guide will show you the city's best parts, including many hidden secrets you can’t find easily on your own. On this walking tour will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sightseeing points your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city like a local. However, this private tour can be customised according to your wishes. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. STANDARD sightseeing places we can easily visit during the tour are: - Montmartre: Famous for its artistic heritage, has a distinct village atmosphere characterized by steep winding cobble streets. It is the most famous district in Paris. - Le Marais: A historic district that has magnificent architecture and rich history. - Notre Dame Cathedral: A widely recognized symbol of Paris and the French Nation. It houses numerous significant religious artifacts such as the “Crown of Thorns” believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ. - Eiffel Tower: One of the most iconic monuments not only in Paris but the entire world. - Champs-Élysées: The most beautiful and well-known avenue in Paris. Connects Arc de Triomphe with the Place de la Concorde. - Arc de Triomphe: One of the most famous monuments of Paris. It honors those who fought and died for France during the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars. - Louvre Museum: A national art museum and is home to some of the most canonical works of Western art such as the Mona Lisa. - Galeries Lafayette: One of the most historic shopping malls in Paris featuring niche and luxury brands. - Luxembourg Gardens: The gardens are filled with history and beautiful fountains. It is the second-largest park in Paris. - Palace of Versailles: The principal residence of the French kings. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. This attraction is located outside of the city and needs at least a half day to visit. Some examples of HIDDEN SECRETS we can visit: - Canal Saint-Martin: Take a cruise on passenger boats on this canal. There are also many popular bars and restaurants along the canal. - Galerie Vivienne: One of the most iconic shopping arcades in Paris. - Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes: Second-oldest zoological garden in the world. Home to rare small and medium-sized mammals. - Louis Vuitton Foundation: Art museum and cultural center - Parc des Buttes Chaumont: Fifth-largest park in Paris, with an artificial lake, a temple and interesting fauna. - Montparnasse Tower: It is the tallest building in Paris with magnificent views over the city. Please note that it is not guaranteed to visit all the sightseeing places listed here. How many places you can visit depends on the length of the tour booked and how much time you spend at each place. After booking you can discuss the detailed itinerary with your guide.

See everything Paris has to offer with this 2-4-days Exclusive Pass, visiting world class museums such as The Louvre and Orsay Museum. From the deck of the Hop-On Hop-Off Seine River boat, you will have the privilege to admire the most astonishing monuments Paris has to offer from the Seine. With your 4-day Paris Museum Pass enjoy a golden ticket to the city's artistic and historical legacy. Enjoy access to: • Musée du Louvre • Arc de Triomphe • Musée d’Orsay • Musée de l’Armée • Tours de Notre-Dame • Musée national de l’Orangerie • Tombeau de Napoléon 1er • Centre Pompidou • Conciergerie • Musée Rodin • Sainte-Chapelle • Panthéon • Musée national d’Art modern • Musée national des Arts asiatiques • Guimet • Les Arts décoratifs • Musée des Arts et métiers • Musée de l’Assistance Publique, Hôpitaux de Paris • Musée du quai Branly • Musée Picasso Paris • Chapelle expiatoire • La Cinémathèque française • Musée du Cinéma • Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie • Musée national Eugène Delacroix • Musée des Égouts de Paris • Musée national de la Marine • Musée de la Monnaie • Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine • Musée national des Monuments français • Musée Gustave Moreau • Musée national du Moyen Âge, Thermes et hôtel de Cluny • Cité de la Musique, Musée de la Musique • Crypte archéologique de Notre-Dame • Musée de l’Ordre de la Libération • Musée des Plans-reliefs • Musée de la Poste See these sights: • Châteaux de Versailles et du Trianon • Château de Rambouillet • Maison d’Auguste Rodin à Meudon • Basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis • Villa Savoye • Château de Vincennes • Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace • Musée d’Archéologie nationale de Saint-Germain-en-Laye • Musée national de la Céramique de Sèvres • Abbaye royale de Chaalis • Musée et domaine nationaux du Château de Compiègne • Musée Condé, Château de Chantilly • Musée départemental Maurice Denis • Château de Fontainebleau • Château de Maisons-Laffitte • Musée national des Châteaux de Malmaison et Bois-Préau • Château de Pierrefonds • Musée national de Port-Royal des Champs • Musée national de la Renaissance • Château d’Ecouen Complement your visits to Paris' art and historical sights with a 4-day ticket for a hop-on hop-off cruise. Stop at: • Notre-Dame Cathedral • Jardin des Plantes • Hôtel de Ville • Louvre Museum • Place de la Concorde • Eiffel Tower • Notre-Dame Cathedral • Saint-Germain-des-Prés • Musée d'Orsay • Invalide