Quite possibly the most important building in the city – the palace holds three museums of significance -  the Archaeological Museum (basement), the Museum of Decorative Arts (ground floor) and the Museum of Fine Arts (first and second floor). But that’s not how it started off. Finished in 1742, the place has been residence of many of France’s most famous rulers, including Los XV, Marie Antoinette, and Napoleon Bonaparte and his two wives.

The Archeological Museum here is began it’s life thanks to a donation in 1771, and it’s collection continue to grow. It showcases the very first human dwellings in the surrounding land as well as the subsequent civilizations (Argentoratum, Roman and Merovingian).

The Museum of Decorative Arts is divided into two distinct parts -  late Baroque, Rococo and Empire on one half and Alsatian on the other. Exhibits include decorative of high quality and artistry - Gobelins tapestries, chinoiserie, wood carvings, murals, stucco décor, porcelain works and vermeil work.

The Museum of Fine Arts is the most popular one. Contrary to the Musee de l'Oeuvre Notre Dame, the artists displayed here are prominently non-upper Rhine. This collection is constantly being added to through donations and acquisitions. 

Visit 2 weeks in France Itinerary for an unforgettable France travel experience

• Visited individually, each museum charges only 6 Euros.
• Rates are reduced by half for under-25s and over-60s.
• Free for under 18s, disabled,  unemployed.
• Tips & Warnings: Contains Archeological Museum, Museum of Decorative Arts and Museum of Fine Arts.

• Buses 10 and N2 on Quai de Bateliers

• Kammerzell House
• L'AncienneDouane, A la Heche

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