Musée de la Légion d'honneur, Military and decorative arts museum in 7th arrondissement, France.
The Musée de la Légion d'honneur occupies the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur, displaying medals, decorations, and military uniforms from various historical periods.
The museum opened in 1925 inside the Hôtel de Salm, which was built in 1782 for Frederick III and later became the headquarters of France's highest honors.
The collection includes over 300 portraits, Napoleonic memorabilia, and exhibits dedicated to French and international orders of merit and chivalry through the centuries.
Located near Musée d'Orsay, this free admission museum opens Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with closures on major holidays.
The museum's archives contain more than 3,000 specialized documents about decorations and honors, serving as a research center for military distinctions.
Location: 7th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1925
Official opening: 1925
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: 2 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur 75007
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 13:00-18:00; January 1,May 1,August 15,November 1,December 25 off
Phone: +33140628425
Website: https://legiondhonneur.fr/fr/page/le-musee-de-la-legion-dhonneur-et-des-ordres-de-chevalerie/249
GPS coordinates: 48.86028,2.32475
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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