Palais des Rohan, actuellement Musée archéologique et Musée des Beaux Arts et Arts Décoratifs

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Palais des Rohan, actuellement Musée archéologique et Musée des Beaux Arts et Arts Décoratifs stands in Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built facing Strasbourg cathedral between 1732 and 1742 for prince-bishop Armand-Gaston-Maximilien de Rohan, this classical palace designed by Robert de Cotte now houses three museums covering archaeology, fine arts and decorative arts. Visitors can see the ceremonial state apartments, modelled on Versailles for receiving the king, with their gilded panelling and tapestries after Rubens. The main courtyard, entered through a monumental gateway topped with statues, opens onto a building that has served many purposes over time, from a revolutionary-era prison to a university.

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What to know

• The palace stands in the historic centre of Strasbourg, right next to the cathedral.
• Inside, three separate museums share the building: archaeology, fine arts and decorative arts.
• The visit includes the historic state apartments of Cardinal de Rohan, with original panelling and tapestries.
• The building has been a listed historic monument since 1920.

Practical information

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Where this château is

Strasbourg · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

2 Pl. du Château, 67000 Strasbourg

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 3 68 98 50 00

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00085184

Period of construction

first half of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

Who built the palais des Rohan?

It was built for prince-bishop Armand-Gaston-Maximilien de Rohan, based on plans by architect Robert de Cotte in the early 18th century.

What can you see inside the palais des Rohan?

Three museums (archaeology, fine arts, decorative arts) along with the ceremonial state apartments featuring original panelling and tapestries.

Is the palais des Rohan close to Strasbourg cathedral?

Yes, it stands right next to the cathedral in the historic centre.

Is the palais des Rohan a listed monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a 1920 order.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q1561438
• Mérimée PA00085184
• Official website

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