Museum of the Order of the Liberation

The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération is a military museum located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. The museum is dedicated to the Ordre de la Libération, France's second national order after the Légion d'honneur, which was created in 1940 by General Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces.

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Opening hours:
April 1st—October 31st: 10:00 AM—6:00 PM
November 1st and March 31st: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
Type: Museum
Description: military museum located in Hôtel des Invalides, Paris
Also known as: “Musée de l’ordre de la Libération” and “Musée de l’Ordre de la Libération”
Address: 129 Rue de Grenelle, Paris, 75007
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Eiffel Tower and Army Museum.

Eiffel Tower

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The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889. Eiffel Tower is situated 1¼ km west of Museum of the Order of the Liberation.

Army Museum

Museum

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The Musée de l'Armée is a national military museum of France located at Les Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. It is served by Paris Métro stations Invalides, Varenne and La Tour-Maubourg The Musée de l'Armée was created in 1905 with the merger of the Musée d'Artillerie and the Musée Historique de l'Armée. Army Museum is situated 150 metres north of Museum of the Order of the Liberation.

Orsay Museum

Museum

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The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built from 1898 to 1900. Orsay Museum is situated 1¼ km northeast of Museum of the Order of the Liberation.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include 7th arrondissement and Faubourg Saint-Germain.

7th arrondissement

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The 7th arrondissement is perhaps the most expensive area to live in Paris. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous tourist sites in the world, is here, as well as many government buildings. Many dignitaries and VIPs populate this arrondissement.

Faubourg Saint-Germain

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Faubourg Saint-Germain is a historic district of Paris, France. The Faubourg has long been known as the favourite home of the French high nobility and hosts many aristocratic hôtels particuliers. It is currently part of the 7th arrondissement of Paris.