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Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine

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Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris
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As a national museum and architecture center, it focuses on the history of construction, unlike the Musée des beaux-arts, which presents fine arts.

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine is a national museum and architecture center, located in the Palais de Chaillot. It presents the history of French architecture from the 12th century to the present day. The collection includes models, casts, stained glass, and fragments of destroyed buildings, offering insight into the development of architectural styles. The museum also provides views of the Eiffel Tower.

How long does it take to visit Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine?

Plan about 2 h.

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