On the house
EventActivities
Paris-ci, par-là: a free discovery tour at Carnavalet
Look closely at everyday Paris through the museum’s collection. Two free one-hour tours on 3 October, with registration at the meeting point.
Activities Le Marais
L’art de vivre au siècle des Lumières
A guided introduction to the Cognacq-Jay collection, with a confirmed Saturday afternoon session on 26 September.
Coming up
- Date and time
- 26 Sept 2026 · 14:30–16:00€7
- Location
- Musée Cognacq-JayLe Marais
Why make time for it
A guide can turn a room of unfamiliar objects into a conversation about everyday life. This adult visit introduces the museum’s collection and the eighteenth-century world it reflects.
This listing covers the confirmed 26 September session only: 14:30–16:00. The standard activity ticket is €7, with a €5 reduced rate for eligible visitors. Reserve through Paris Musées and check the visit language and any admission conditions before paying. The cover is a 2010 collection-room photograph, not a photograph of this tour.
Practical details last checked 21 Sept 2026
Pick your moment.
All times are local to Paris (Europe/Paris).
26 Sept 2026
14:30–16:00Scheduled
14:30–16:00Scheduled
Find your way.
Musée Cognacq-Jay
8 rue Elzévir, 75003, Paris
Official nearby Métro options: Saint-Paul, Chemin Vert and Rambuteau.
Accessibility
The museum states that the building is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
8 rue Elzévir
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