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Paris: Hôtel de la Marine Entry Ticket
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The Hôtel de la Marine is an iconic French heritage site with a breathtaking view of Place de la Concorde.
A stone’s throw from the Tuileries Gardens, discover the Hôtel de la Marine, a superb example of architecture created in the 18th century by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, chief architect to King Louis XV.
The building was used by the Garde-meuble de la Couronne, the department in charge of producing furniture for the royal palace, before becoming the headquarters of the naval staff for over two hundred years. It is a place steeped in French history and has witnessed the great transformations of France, from royal times to the present day.
Overlooking the majestic Place de la Concorde in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, theHôtel de la Marine is one of the most impressive neoclassical buildings in Paris. This elegant architectural complex, designed by Louis XV, has been a symbol of the city since its construction in 1774.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the 18th century by visiting the flats of the Intendants of the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne, a veritable ‘Versailles workshop’ in terms of furniture. As you stroll through these exquisite old residences, you will discover the taste of the 18th century in all areas of the decorative arts: from the study rooms to the reception halls, via the bedrooms and bathrooms.
In order to fulfil the promise of a journey into the Age of Enlightenment, it was decided to restore the flats to the state they were in at the end of the 18th century, erasing all traces of the passage of the Ministry of the Navy. This was possible thanks to the discovery of the original paintings under the layers of more recent paintings, their restoration and the use of materials and techniques of the time.
In the mid-19th century, a major restoration of this gallery was undertaken to make it into a reception room designed to impress all visitors. The decoration of these rooms is grandiose: white panels set off the carved and gilded wooden decorations.
The fireplaces on the sides are surmounted by mirrors that reflect the chandeliers and gilding on the ceiling. These pieces were the perfect setting for all the prestigious events organised by the State or Navy Ministers during the 19th and 20th centuries.
The diplomatic salon, on the other hand, was once the jewellery room, where the crown jewels were kept during the Old Regime. After the Revolution, this room became a diplomatic salon. Since then, it witnessed long hours of discussion until 2015, when the Navy finally left the scene.
Cast in the background, a secret door allowed a spy to hide while listening to what was said in this living room. On either side of the fireplace, however, admire the two imposing portraits of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie painted by Winterhalter. In this Second Empire decoration you will notice an intruder: Victor Schœlcher’s Louis XV-style desk, on which he signed the decree abolishing slavery in 1848 as Under-Secretary of State for the Navy.
Finally, discover one of the most beautiful views in Paris: you can admire it from the loggia, which has witnessed many episodes in French history, from the theft of the crown jewels to the erection of the obelisk, including the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Built in the 18th century to embellish the former Place Louis XV, the façade of the Hôtel de la Marine is structured around an imposing balcony: the loggia. Punctuated by twelve Corinthian columns, it offers a fine example of classical architecture.
On the ceiling, the boxes house the symbols of the great human activities sculpted in bas-reliefs: Agriculture, Commerce, Music, Arts and Equality. On the floor, the chessboard of black and white stones evokes the peristyle of the Trianon at Versailles.
One of the most prestigious private collections in the world, the Al Thani Collection comprises an exceptional body of works of art covering a period from antiquity to the present day.
Encyclopaedic in its approach and representative of awide range of cultures and civilisations, the Collection celebrates the richness of human creativity and the universal power of art throughout the centuries.
Inaugurated in November 2021, the galleries dedicated to the Collection at the Hôtel de la Marine present one of the most impressive private art collections in the world. Presented by the Al Thani Colection Foundation, it consists of more than 4,000 works of art from all over the world, including paintings, sculptures and decorative arts.
The Al Thani collection was created in the 1990s by Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, a former Emir of Qatar who is passionate about art and a collector of works from all styles and eras.
Much more than a historical site, the Hôtel de la Marine is above all a place of life and passage. It thus reconnects with its past as the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne, where activity was in full swing. Today, visitors, the curious or just strollers can come and enjoy a unique moment.
In fact, the Cour d’Honneur, restored and transformed into a place of passage open to all, has given an urban dimension to the restoration project of the Hôtel de la Marine, changing the landscape of the Place de la Concorde.
Past the 18th-century arcades, you will discover a quiet courtyard decorated with an elegant carpet of light, decidedly contemporary. This is overlooked by Restaurant Mimosa and Café Lapérouse, two elegant addresses in a timeless setting.
In the Cour de l’Intendant, you will see authentic 18th century cobblestones, reminiscent of the time when craftsmen came and went between the various cabinet-making workshops, tapestries and chandeliers located in this same courtyard. As you raise your head, you can admire the incredible ‘diamond’ canopy designed by Hugh Dutton, an imposing mirror-effect glass installation that gives light and preserves the harmony of the 18th-century courtyard.
The museum is open daily from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday evenings open until 9.30 p.m. Closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
With your ticket, you will be given The Confident, a headset that offers spatialised 3D sound. You will then be guided on an immersive tour of the completely renovated sumptuous flats and ceremonial halls that give access to a loggia opening onto the Place de la Concorde.
Different visit scenarios are offered, including one specially designed for families, for a tailor-made experience from 30 to 90 minutes.
Hôtel de la Marine is located on Place de la Concorde and can be easily reached using the metro, line 1, 8, 12, Concorde stop, line 14, Madeleine stop.
Alternatively, you can use the many buses that stop in the area: lines 42, 45, 52, 72, 73, 84, N11 and N24.
City Card allow you to save on public transport and / or on the entrances to the main tourist attractions.
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