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Plan
your visit
Opening hours, getting here, tickets and tips: everything you need to know before stepping through the doors of La Cité de l'Histoire.
Before you come
Opening hours & prices
Opening hours by experience
- Leonardo VS MichelangeloWednesday - Sunday, 10am - 7pm
- Charlemagne's SwordSaturday - Sunday, 10am - 7pm
- Eternal Notre-DameThursday - Monday, 10am - 7pm
- Paris, City of LightTuesday-Wednesday, 10am - 7pm
- Charlemagne's Sword is open Wednesday to Saturday during school holidays
Prices by experience
- Full pricefrom €15
- Reduced pricefrom €12
- Under 8sfrom €8
- Add several Cité de l'Histoire experiences to your basket and save 20% on the total
Practical information
Find us
Cité de l'Histoire
1 Parvis de la Défense, 92800 Puteaux · beneath the Grande Arche
Metro, RER, Tram
La Défense · Grande Arche: metro line 1, RER A and E, T2, Transilien L and U
Booking recommended
Each experience has its own online ticketing and opening days
Opening hours
- Monday - Friday10am - 7pm
- Saturday - Sunday 10am - 7pm
Opening hours may vary, please refer to the online ticket office
On site
Services
Café
A break at the foot of the Grande Arche, open during venue hours.
Accessibility
Spaces accessible to visitors with reduced mobility, adapted headsets and a trained team.
Cloakroom
Free lockers for bags at the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
We've got answers
- Do I need a ticket for each experience?
Yes, each experience has its own ticket office. Build your visit as you like, with one or more experiences on the same day.
- How long does a visit last?
Allow 45 to 90 minutes per experience, depending on your choice.
- Are the experiences suitable for children?
Yes: all ages or ages 8+ depending on the experience. Virtual reality experiences are not recommended for children under 8 and are best suited to ages 10 and up.
- Can we come as a group?
Yes, from 20 people, with group discounts and reserved time slots.
- Is the venue accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?
Yes, all our spaces are accessible and our team is trained to welcome you.