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.
Palais de la Légion d'Honneur at a Glance#
Address: 2 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
Website: https://www.legiondhonneur.fr/en/
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm, closed Mondays (check for holiday exceptions)
Admission: Admission to general exhibitions varies; museum tickets typically around €6-€8, free on certain days
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 53 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 9° | 2° | 47 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 5° - 12° | 6° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 64 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 25° | 20° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 59 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 52 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 57 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
