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.
Activities Le Marais
Look closely at everyday Paris through the museum’s collection. Two free one-hour tours on 3 October, with registration at the meeting point.
Coming up
A small detail can be a better way into a museum than a grand overview. This guided activity invites visitors to connect details in selected works and explore everyday life in nineteenth-century Paris. It is part of Carnavalet’s anniversary programme.
Choose either the morning or afternoon session shown below. Registration takes place on site at the start of the tour, subject to available places; there is no advance ticket link. The museum lists the activity for adults and families and indicates motor-access provision. Confirm any specific access or language needs with the museum. The cover is a historical photograph of the venue, not a photograph of this event.
Practical details last checked 20 Sept 2026
All times are local to Paris (Europe/Paris).
23 rue Madame de Sévigné, 75003, Paris
Métro Saint-Paul (line 1) or Chemin Vert (line 8).
The museum provides adapted interpretation aids and wheelchairs on request at reception. Consult its accessibility information for your specific visit.
23 rue Madame de Sévigné
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