What to see: Le Sénat
Where it is: Palais du Luxembourg – 15, rue de Vaugirard – 6e (map)
When it’s free: Senate debates are open to the public
Tuesday to Thursday
September to June
Call 01 42 34 20 01 for the schedule or check the website
September to June
Come with a photo ID to the Senate “Accueil” ten minutes before the session starts
How to get there: Odéon M4, M10, Saint-Sulpice M4 or RER B Luxembourg
What to see: Musée des Collections Historiques de la Préfecture de Police
Where to see it: Hôtel de Police – 4, rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève (3rd floor) – 5e (map)
When it’s free: Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday – 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
How to get there: Maubert-Mutualité M10
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 to see: Musée du Barreau de Paris
Where it is: 25, rue du Jour – 1e (map)
When it’s free: By appointment.
Call 01 47 83 50 03 and leave your information.
Guided tours are generally during the week around 2:30 PM.
How to get there: Les Halles M4 or RER A, RER B & RER D
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