Salle des Traditions de la Garde Républicaine
Small museum of the Garde Républicaine in the Célestins district: uniforms, weapons and instruments; free visits by appointment.
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About the museum
The Salle des Traditions was created in 1984 in the Célestins district of Paris, which houses the Garde Républicaine barracks. It occupies former stables and traces the history of this gendarmerie unit from its origins in 1802 to the present day.
The collections comprise about 1,500 items: weapons, uniforms, equipment, musical instruments, models and documents. They cover infantry, cavalry and musical formations. One area is devoted to Chef d’escadron Jean Vérines, who was executed by the Germans for his role in the Resistance.
The site lies within a barracks that is still in use. Visits are therefore limited to specific time slots: on weekdays by appointment, and freely during exceptional openings such as the European Heritage Days.
Highlights
- Uniforms, weapons and equipment of the Garde Républicaine since 1802
- Instruments of the musical formations, models and documents
- Area devoted to Chef d’escadron Jean Vérines, a Resistance fighter
- Visit possible in the Célestins district, a former barracks
Permanent exhibition
- Salle des traditions – Permanent display of about 1,500 objects on the history of the Garde Républicaine since 1802: uniforms, weapons, musical instruments and models.
- Founded
- 1984
- Operated by
- Garde républicaine, Gendarmerie nationale
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Sully-Morland
Metro line 7, Sully-Morland station; metro lines 1, 5 and 8, Bastille station.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The visit can be made with or without a guide; a guided tour is recommended for non-specialists. It may include the Célestins district. Groups are received by appointment. A small shop sells postcards, medals and brochures. |
