Musée Carnavalet

When we moved to France, back in 2020, Brian bought me a book on the little museums of Paris. One of the museums in it is the Musée Carnavalet. Not one I’d ever heard about before, however it did interest us, as it tells the history of the city of Paris. Since moving to France we have loved learning about its history.

The museum was opened to the public in 1880, and has since then been continuing to add exhibits. By the end of the 20th century, the museum was full to capacity. Apparently it is actually one of the largest museums, I think by number of exhibits, in France. Strange therefore that it’s considered a little museum. Maybe more so because it’s not that well known.

So before we left Paris we decided to make a visit. We found it fascinating, the first room you enter displays old shop, restaurant, and artisan signs. Something we love about France is their use of unique signage. So much so that we had our own one made for our B&B from Brian’s design.

They have a whole floor dedicated to Parisian rooms through the ages, showing off the sometimes gauche and flamboyant styles of their furnishings.

My favourite has to be their art nouveau period display, and the amazing, unique exhibits they have collected. This period is just so elegant.

What a wonderful museum and a fabulous trip it’s been.