What to see: Musée technologique de la Brigade des sapeurs-pompiers de Paris
Where it is: 3, rue Darmesteter – 13e (map)
When to see it: By appointment. (Normally for groups.)
How to get there: Porte d’Ivry M7
What to see: Pavillon de l’arsenal
Where it is: 21, boulevard Morland – 4e (map)
When it’s free: Tuesday to Saturday – 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Sunday – 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
How to get there: Sully-Morland M7 or Bastille M1, M5, M8
What is it: Hôtel de Ville
Where is it: 29, rue de Rivoli – 4e (map)
Enter at 5, rue Lobau
When it’s free: Free and regular temporary exhibitions on the theme of Paris.
Entrance at 29 rue de Rivoli.
Every day except on Sundays and bank holidays.
Once a week, visits are available in French for around 30 people.
In summer, there are two visits a week.
The day and time is released on the Thursday before the visit.
They vary from week to week (the earliest taking place Monday morning, and the latest on Friday afternoon) Sign up: through hosts at the welcome desk on 29 rue de Rivoli
Monday to Saturday – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM by phone +33 (0) 1 42 76 43 43
How to get there: Hôtel-de-Ville M1, M11
What it is: Archives Nationales
Where it is: 60, rue des Francs-Bourgeois – 3e (map)
When it’s free: Monday, Wednesday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday – 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Closed Tuesday and Public Holidays
How to get there: Rambuteau M11 or Hôtel-de-Ville M1, M11
What it is: Le Palais de Justice
Where it is: 4, boulevard du Palais – 1e (map)
When it’s free: Weekdays – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
How to get there: Cité M4