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We were in Paris on a very cold and rainy day in March and wanted someplace warm and dry to spend a couple of hours. Our hotel recommend the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimonies (Architecture Museum), since it was a short walk and would give us a chance to experience many of the architectural styles of France in one place. While there is some construction and there were portions of the museum closed to visitors, the plaster casts from multiple churches, abby's and cathedrals was amazing. The many plaster casts are all that remain of many of the buildings, preserving France's Architectural History for all.…
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Date of experience: March 2017
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There are parts that are closed but two floors were totally open. There are all sorts of statues, church or building fronts, diorama type presentations, stone paintings, from mid evil to modern.
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Date of experience: September 2016
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First you see wonderful pieces of church architecture - and then go up one stair and see brilliant minds designing houses, railwaystations, sportpalaces. So much to see. So much space. A really good museum
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Date of experience: October 2015
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This place is fantastic! Everything, including the building, is magnificent. This museum should be visited by everyone who visits Paris. It is inspirational, educational and enlightening. It is a nice break from all those museums that are so crowded you can't enjoy yourself. Everyone should go, but it is a must for those who love architecture and the history of architecture. To see this kind of excellence without the crowds is astounding. GO!…
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Date of experience: September 2014
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