One Eurostar Ticket, Two Paris Museum Fares

Present a valid Eurostar ticket and enjoy two-for-one entry to museums under the care of the Centre des Monuments Nationaux in and around Paris.

Travellers hopping on the Eurostar train to France from London can make the most of an extra perk as they disembark in Paris or Lille. An exclusive offer gives visitors a double dose of culture with a 2 for 1 entrance fee to 8 of the country’s finest museums and heritage sites, their permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. 

Perched on a hill in Paris’ Marais district, the Panthéon was first a church dedicated to Sainte Geneviève before it was renamed after the Revolution. It became the national necropolis in 1791 and has housed the remains of major French figures since then. From Victor Hugo and Voltaire to Napoleon and Marie Curie, personalities that have played a significant role in French politics and culture have been “pantheonised” after their death as a final homage. Lawyer and politician Robert Badinter was the latest to enter the Pantheon and an exhibition dedicated to his lifelong fight for justice is running until March 8^th 2026. 

You could also explore the stunning Hôtel de la Marine in Paris, formerly the royal furniture storehouse, which has been transformed into a hub of craftsmanship and culture with a working, traditional chandelier-making studio and a cookery school set up within the palace. Its innovative transformation is also worth seeing for architecture buffs. An exhibition of the jewels of Europe’s historic dynasties is on show in the Al Thani galleries until April 6^th 2026. 

Behind the walls of the Basilique Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, lie more grand fi gures of French history. The Saint-Denis cathedral and basilica is also the royal necropolis and houses the tombs of 40 kings and 26 queens of France. Ongoing restorations are returning the monument, with its
impressively tall spire, to full glory. A new visitor circuit offers glimpses of the restoration works behind the scenes

The Château de Vincennes has witnessed centuries of France’s history but has also seen its fair share of intrigue. Did you know the real D’Artagnan served Louis XIV at Vincennes? Or that it was the scene of a spectacular prison break or even of an alleged generational curse? Find out more by visiting the historic monument on the eastern edge of Paris. 

Built between 1928 and 1931 in Poissy, just outside Paris, Villa Savoye is one of Le Corbusier’s most influential works and a landmark of modern architecture. Conceived as a weekend retreat for the Savoye family, the house’s clean lines and functional design marked a radical break from traditional domestic architecture. This year marks the 10^th anniversary since Le Corbusier’s works joined UNESCO’s World Heritage list and is the perfect moment to revisit Villa Savoye. 

Another grand house to visit is the Château de Maisons, built in the 17^th century and designed by François Mansart. It embodies the transition from Renaissance to classical architecture as well as the height of aristocratic taste under King Louis XIV. Currently on show, an exhibition traces back the youth of the Comte d’Artois, later known as King Charles X. 

Near Lille, don’t miss the Villa Cavrois. Built between 1929 and 1932, Villa Cavrois is a striking modernist residence designed by Robert Mallet-Stevens for industrialist Paul Cavrois. Conceived as a luxurious family home, it combined cutting-edge design with advanced comfort, incorporating light, hygiene and functionality into every detail.  

Finally, for French language enthusiasts, the Cité internationale de la langue française is a must-see stop. Housed in the refurbished Château de Villers-Cotterêts, in the Aisne département, the Cité hosts themed exhibitions following the origins, influences and evolutions of the French language. The latest exhibition puts on show historical manuscripts dating from the Middle Ages to today. 

If you’re planning a culture-filled city break in France, the Eurostar 2-for-1 museum offer can certainly enrich your trip and unlock some of the country’s most celebrated cultural sites. Proof that the journey itself can be just as rewarding as the destination. 

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