Aix-en-Provence - Calisson Museum
Delightful museum dedicated to the history, tradition, and making of the iconic Provençal sweet, the calisson (map)Aix-en-Provence - Granet Museum
Major museum housing a diverse collection of archaeological artifacts, European paintings from the 14th to 20th centuries, and pivotal works by Paul Cézanne (map)Aix-en-Provence - Vasarely Foundation
Architecturally unique museum featuring forty-two monumental kinetic installations and geometric tapestries designed by Victor Vasarely to integrate optical art into modern urban environments (map)Ajaccio - Bonaparte House
Ancestral museum set in the Napoleon family birthplace, exhibiting period furniture, portraits, and personal effects detailing the Bonaparte dynasty's Corsican origins (map)Ajaccio - CIAP Aiacciu Bellu (Interpretation Centre for Architecture and Heritage)
Didactic center using 3D models and digital films to interpret the city’s urban evolution, architectural history, and local cultural traditions (map)Prestigious museum housing France's most significant collection of Italian paintings outside the Louvre, alongside an extensive gallery of Napoleonic family portraits (map)Aléria - Aléria Museum of Archaeology
Essential museum displaying Etruscan, Carthaginian, and Roman artifacts excavated from the adjacent ancient necropolis and colonial ruins (map)Arromanches-les-Bains - D-Day Museum
Engineering museum overlooking the remains of the Mulberry artificial harbor, explaining the incredible technical feat of building a port from scratch to supply the Allied troops (map)Strategic museum housed in the former Governor's Palace, focusing on the city's urban history, Genoese heritage, and maritime importance (map)Bayeux - Bayeux Tapestry Museum
Epic museum dedicated to the world-famous 70-meter-long embroidery, providing a vivid account of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 (map)Bayeux - Museum of the Battle of Normandy
Chronological museum offering a detailed day-by-day account of the 1944 military operations, featuring a massive collection of heavy equipment, uniforms, and armored vehicles (map)Besançon - Museum of Time
Horological museum located in a Renaissance palace, dedicated to the city’s watchmaking history and the measurement of time, featuring the ultra-complicated Leroy 01 watch (map)Bordeaux - Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum
Authentic museum located in historic 18th-century cellars, tracing the lineage of merchant families and the evolution of the city's global wine commerce (map)Interactive museum engaging the public with hands-on exhibitions, scientific workshops, and immersive displays exploring industry, research, and modern technological innovation (map)Bordeaux - Museum of Aquitaine
Comprehensive museum documenting regional history through prehistoric artifacts, Roman sculptures, and extensive collections detailing the city's 18th-century maritime development (map)Bordeaux - Museum of Contemporary Art (CAPC)
Experimental museum featuring radical conceptual art and site-specific installations within a historic former colonial warehouse (map)Bordeaux - Museum of Fine Arts
Major museum preserving an extensive collection of European paintings from the 15th to 20th centuries, with particular emphasis on Flemish, Dutch, and French masterpieces (map)Bordeaux - Natural History Museum
Renovated museum showcasing over a million zoological and mineralogical specimens within a modernized 18th-century mansion (map)Bordeaux - Submarine Base
Monolithic museum converted from a WWII bunker into an immersive digital art space featuring large-scale projections and monumental contemporary installations (map)Bordeaux - Wine City ("Cité du Vin")
Immersive cultural museum dedicated to the history, cultures, and civilizations of wine worldwide, blending sensory experiences with striking contemporary architecture (map)Boulogne-Billancourt - Albert-Kahn Museum
Gardens and photography from around the world (map)Brest - National Maritime Museum
Fortified museum located in a 17th-century castle, tracing the port's naval history through ship models, figureheads, and marine artifacts (map)Comprehensive ocean discovery center featuring three distinct pavilions (Polar, Tropical, and Temperate) that showcase diverse marine ecosystems and global conservation efforts (map)Commemorative museum and peace center focused on 20th-century history, covering the Battle of Normandy, the Holocaust, and the Cold War (map)Caen - Caen Museum of Fine Arts
Fortified art museum located inside the William the Conqueror’s castle, housing a premier collection of European paintings from the 16th century to the present (map)Cultural museum exploring Norman history and traditions from archaeology to folk art, housed within the ducal castle (map)Carentan-les-Marais - D-Day Experience
High-tech museum complex that blends historical education with flight simulation, focusing on the American paratroopers who landed in the Carentan sector (map)Carentan-les-Marais - Normandy Victory Museum
Immersive museum focusing on the "Battle of the Hedgerows" and daily life during the occupation, featuring hyper-realistic dioramas and a vast collection of military vehicles (map)Carnac - Carnac Museum of Prehistory
Megalithic museum housing one of the world's most significant collections of prehistoric artifacts, providing essential context to the famous nearby standing stones (map)Colleville-sur-Mer - Overlord Museum
Premier destination for military history enthusiasts, specifically focusing on the period from the Allied landings to the liberation of Paris (map)Corte - Museum of Corsica
Anthropological museum located within a historic citadel, dedicated to the island’s traditional rural life, folk arts, and contemporary social transformations (map)Courseulles-sur-Mer - Juno Beach Centre
National museum and memorial dedicated to the Canadian soldiers who landed at Juno Beach on D-Day, serving as a permanent tribute to Canada's contribution to World War II (map)Dijon - Archaeological Museum of Dijon
Ecclesiastical museum housed in a medieval abbey, featuring unique Gallo-Roman votive offerings and Romanesque art (map)Dijon - Dijon Museum of Fine Arts
Palatial museum set in the Ducal Palace, featuring the monumental tombs of the Dukes of Burgundy and a vast collection from antiquity to modern art (map)Dijon - International City of Gastronomy and Wine
Epicurean complex dedicated to the French "gastronomic meal," featuring interactive exhibits, tasting cellars, and culinary schools within a restored historic hospital site (map)Sculptural museum displaying massive casts of François Rude’s heroic works within a striking de-consecrated church (map)Maritime museum featuring a unique "floating" collection in the harbor and a vast array of boats from around the world, showcasing global seafaring cultures and ship-building traditions (map)Granville - Christian Dior Museum
Museum in the couturier’s childhood home, celebrating his life, fashion legacy, and iconic designs (map)Josselin - Museum of Dolls and Toys
Whimsical museum housed in the former stables of the Château de Josselin, home to one of the largest private doll collections in France (map)La Fère - Jeanne d'Aboville Museum
Intimate museum showcasing a rich private collection of European paintings from the 15th to 19th centuries (map)Landerneau - Hélène & Édouard Leclerc Foundation
Major contemporary art center set in a former convent, hosting world-class temporary exhibitions featuring legendary masters and influential modern artists (map)Le Bourget – Air and Space Museum
Aviation and space exploration (map)Levie - Museum of the Alta Rocca
Intimate museum showcasing eleven thousand years of human history through the "Lady of Bonifacio" skeleton and significant Bronze Age archaeological findings (map)Limoges - Adrien Dubouché National Museum
Prestigious institution housing the world’s most extensive collection of Limoges porcelain and tracing the global history of ceramics from antiquity to the modern day (map)Lorient - Eric Tabarly City of Sailing
Interactive maritime center dedicated to the world of modern ocean racing and the legacy of the famous French yachtsman Éric Tabarly (map)Lorient - Submarine Flore-S645
Subterranean museum providing a rare and immersive look into the Cold War era inside an authentic Daphné-class submarine and its massive reinforced concrete bunker (map)Lucciana - Mariana Archaeological Museum
Sleek museum displaying Roman mosaics, ceramics, and early Christian artifacts recovered from the adjacent ancient colony and cathedral site (map)Lyon - Confluences Museum
Contemporary science and anthropology museum exploring humanity, life, and civilizations through interdisciplinary exhibitions and bold architecture (map)Marseille - Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations (MUCEM)
Contemporary museum exploring European and Mediterranean cultures through history, anthropology, and striking waterfront architecture (map)Meudon - Rodin Museum of Meudon
Rodin's sculpture in his former residence (map)Montolieu - The Cooperative — Cérès Franco Museum
Contemporary art museum in a former wine cellar, showcasing the bold and diverse collection of Cérès Franco (map)Morlaix - Jacobins Museum
Museum set within a former 13th-century Dominican (Jacobin) convent, offering a journey through the art and history of northern Brittany (map)Morosaglia - Pascal Paoli Museum
Commemorative museum situated in the patriot's birthplace, exhibiting personal effects, manuscripts, and weapons detailing the life of the "Father of the Corsican Nation (map)Nancray - Franche-Comté Open-Air Museum ("Musée des Maisons Comtoises")
Open-air museum featuring 35 authentic relocated buildings that preserve rural Franche-Comté life, traditional architecture, and ancestral farming techniques (map)Ouistreham - The Great Bunker — Museum of the Atlantic Wall
Memorial museum housed in a former German fire-control post that survived the D-Day bombings, meticulously restored to show its exact 1944 appearance (map)Paris - Arab World Institute
Arab culture, history, and contemporary art (map)Military history and Napoleonic artifacts (map)Paris - Atelier des Lumières (Workshop of Lights)
Immersive digital art exhibitions (map)Manuscripts, maps, prints, and rare books from the French National Library (map)Sculptures and studio of Antoine Bourdelle (map)Paris museum dedicated to the history of the city, from its origins to the present day (map)Paris - Catacombs of Paris
Underground ossuary of Paris (map)Asian art collections, especially Chinese art (map)Paris - City of Architecture and Heritage
Architecture and heritage of France (map)Paris science museum with interactive exhibits on technology, space, and innovation (map)Paris - Clemenceau Museum
Home and legacy of French statesman Georges Clemenceau (map)Paris - Cluny Museum – National Museum of the Middle Ages
Medieval art and artifacts, including the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries (map)Paris - Cognacq-Jay Museum
18th-century art and decorative objects (map)Paris - Commerce Exchange Pinault Collection
Contemporary art in a restored historic building (map)Satellite of the Guimet Museum, housing a rare 19th-century collection of Asian art displayed in its original setting (map)Surrealist works by Salvador Dalí (map)Paris - Eugène-Delacroix National Museum
Art and studio of Romantic painter Delacroix (map)Paris - Galliera Palace – Fashion Museum of the City of Paris
Fashion history and haute couture (map)Lifelike wax figures of celebrities and historical characters (map)Paris - Guimet Museum - National Museum of Asian Arts
Extensive collections of Asian art (map)Paris - Jacquemart-André Museum
Fine art and furnishings in a 19th-century mansion (map)Paris museum showcasing arts and cultures of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas (map)Paris - Jean-Jacques Henner National Museum
Paintings by Henner in a preserved 19th-century home (map)Paris - Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation
Cinema heritage and film archives (map)Paris - Jeu de Paume Museum
Paris museum dedicated to photography and time-based media, spotlighting modern and contemporary visual culture (map)Paris - Le Corbusier Foundation
Architecture and design by Le Corbusier (map)Paris contemporary art museum in a striking Frank Gehry-designed building (map)Iconic Paris museum, home to the Mona Lisa and global art and history from antiquity to 1848 (map)Modern art and temporary exhibitions (map)Paris - Marmottan Monet Museum
World’s largest collection of Claude Monet's works (map)Paris - Méliès Museum – French Film Archive
Magic of early cinema and special effects (map)Paris - Montmartre Museum
Museum celebrating the artistic and bohemian history of Montmartre, with exhibits on local artists and cabaret culture in a historic setting (map)Paris - Museum of Art and History of Sainte-Anne Hospital
Museum presenting artworks created in psychiatric contexts, blending art brut with the history of mental health care (map)Paris - Museum of Counterfeiting
World of counterfeiting, from fake bags to bogus medicines (map)Paris - Museum of Decorative Arts
Design, fashion, and decorative arts (map)Paris - Museum of Fine Arts ("Petit Palais")
Fine arts from antiquity to the early 20th century (map)Paris - Museum of Freemasonry
Museum and archives exploring the history, symbols, and influence of Freemasonry in France and beyond, housed in the Grand Orient de France headquarters (map)Paris - Museum of Hunting and Nature
Artistic and cultural perspectives on hunting and nature (map)Paris - Museum of Jewish Art and History
Museum showcasing Jewish heritage through art, religious objects, and historical archives in a historic setting (map)Magic tricks and mechanical marvels (map)Paris - Museum of Mankind ("Musée de l'Homme")
Human evolution, societies, and cultures (map)Paris - Museum of Medical Wax Models
Medical wax models for anatomical study (map)Paris - Museum of Mineralogy
Minerals and gems from around the world (map)Paris - Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris
Modern and contemporary art of the 20th and 21st centuries (map)Musical instruments and history of music (map)Paris - Museum of Smoking
History and culture of smoking (map)Paris - Museum of the National Archives
Documents and artifacts from French history (map)Paris – Museum of the Paris Mint
French minting and medal-making heritage (map)Paris – Museum of the Police Prefecture
Police and crime history of Paris (map)Paris - Museum of the Romantic Life
19th-century art and literature in a romantic setting (map)Paris - National Maritime Museum
France's maritime history and naval artifacts (map)Paris - National Museum of Natural History
Natural history, geology, and biodiversity (map)Paris - National Museum of the History of Immigration
Immigration stories and cultural heritage (map)Paris - Nissim de Camondo Museum
Historic house and decorative arts from the 18th century (map)Impressionist and post-impressionist paintings, including Monet’s Water Lilies (map)Paris museum renowned for Impressionist masterpieces and art from 1848 to the early 20th century (map)Paris - Palais de la Découverte (Palace of Discovery)
Interactive science museum for all ages (map)Legacy of scientist Louis Pasteur (map)Paris - Pavilions of Bercy – Museum of Fairground Arts
Fairground art and vintage carnival attractions (map)Perfume history and fragrance craftsmanship (map)History of recorded sound and vintage audio equipment (map)Paris - Picasso-Paris National Museum
Paintings, drawings, and sculptures by Pablo Picasso (map)Paris museum of modern and contemporary art, known for its radical architecture and vibrant collections (map)Museum exploring the history of the French postal service through art, artifacts, and stamp collections (map)Sculptures and gardens dedicated to Auguste Rodin (map)Hidden history of Paris’s sewer system (map)Paris - The Liberation of Paris Museum - General Leclerc Museum - Jean Moulin Museum
Museum chronicling the French Resistance, the Liberation of Paris, and the roles of Jean Moulin and General Leclerc during World War II (map)Paris - Victor Hugo House
Literary museum in the writer’s former home (map)Wine history and heritage in Paris (map)Paris - Yves Saint Laurent Museum
Fashion designs and studio of Yves Saint Laurent (map)Sculpture and studio of artist Ossip Zadkine (map)Pont-Aven - Pont-Aven Museum
Post-Impressionist art museum of world renown, dedicated to the artists who, following Paul Gauguin, revolutionized modern painting at the end of the 19th century (map)Quimper - Breton County Museum
Regional museum located in the former Bishops' Palace, dedicated to the history, archaeology, and popular arts of the Finistère region (map)Quimper - Quimper Museum of Fine Arts
Artistic museum located opposite the cathedral, housing one of the richest collections of paintings in western France, blending European masters with Breton inspirations (map)Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer - Omaha Beach Memorial Museum
Educational museum located just a few hundred meters from the landing beach, providing a comprehensive look at the events of June 6, 1944 (map)Saint-Tropez - Annonciade Museum
Art museum in a former chapel, showcasing modern art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Pointillism, Fauvism, and Nabi works (map)Saint-Tropez - Museum of the Gendarmerie and Cinema
Entertaining museum in a former police station, celebrating Saint-Tropez’s cinematic history and iconic gendarme film (map)Sainte-Marie-du-Mont - Utah Beach Landing Museum
Strategic museum built on the exact site where the first American troops landed on June 6, 1944, detailing the success of the Utah operations (map)Sainte-Mère-Église - Airborne Museum
Heroic museum located in the heart of the first village liberated by American paratroopers, offering a spectacular tribute to the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions (map)Sartène - Corsican Museum of Archaeology
Pivotal museum housing the island's richest collection of megalithic statue-menhirs and artifacts spanning from the Mesolithic era to the Middle Ages (map)Vannes - Museum of History and Archaeology
Historical museum housed in the "Château Gaillard," a magnificent 15th-century manor that once served as the seat of the Parlement of Brittany (map)Iconic royal palace and museum, symbol of French monarchy, art, and architecture (map)Vire - Vire Normandy Museum
Heritage museum located in the 18th-century Hôtel-Dieu, dedicated to the history and traditions of the "Bocage Virois" region (map)