Palais de la Légion d'Honneur
Palace Museum housing Légion d'Honneur artifacts in Paris
Museum near the Seine exhibiting France’s Légion d’Honneur and other orders, with period rooms, medals and memorabilia; visited for military history and ceremonial objects.
How to Get to Palais de la Légion d'Honneur #
The Palais is on the left bank near the Musée d’Orsay and the Seine. Nearest Metro stations include Solférino (Line 12) and Assemblee Nationale (Line 12/8); it’s an easy walk from Saint‑Germain or the Musée d’Orsay area.
Tips for Visiting Palais de la Légion d'Honneur #
- Check opening hours and temporary exhibition schedules before visiting - parts of the building can be closed for official functions.
- Look for the museum's collection of insignia and orders in the ground floor galleries - it's a surprisingly detailed catalogue of European chivalric life.
- Combine with a walk along the Seine and the nearby Musée d'Orsay.
Best Time to Visit Palais de la Légion d'Honneur #
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for combining this visit with other central Paris sightseeing.
Weather & Climate near Palais de la Légion d'Honneur #
Palais de la Légion d'Honneur's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (650 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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