Definitely getting into the nitty gritty here! I have the list of 80 monuments covered by the pass but am trying to obtain more information on which monument cafes and gift shops also offer discounts. Is there any such list or do you need to ask on site? Thanks!
This is what the website says:
https://www.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/passion-monuments-membership
As a Passion monuments member, you enjoy many benefits:
- One year of unlimited access to more than 80 national monuments, with no additional fees
- Temporary exhibitions included
- A dedicated monthly newsletter with the latest news from the Centre des monuments nationaux and exclusive offers (available only in French)
- The digital magazine Monuments nationaux, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the monuments (available only in French)
- Discounts in our bookshops and gift shops, with 5% off books and 10% off other products, in the monuments and in our online store
- Reduced rates with numerous cultural partners throughout France
- Discounts in a selection of cafés and restaurants located in or near our monuments
- Other exclusive benefits: contests, private visits, online guided tours, and more
Thanks, Mary. I was hoping there might be a list of the “selection of cafes and restaurants located in or near our monuments.” The wording on the website is fairly vague—especially regarding cafes “near” monuments. It would be nice to know where to find these!
You can contact them for more clarity: [email protected]
Ruth, I haven't found any list of cafes. However, the Cafe Laperouse off the courtyard at Hotel de la Marine honored the discount in the past. But, of course, it could be different now.
Getting replies from Centre des Monuments Nationaux has been 50/50 for me.
Ruth,
I would hazard a guess that when you are at the monuments, they will be able to tell you what nearby cafes will offer a discount for the pass. Perhaps these change over time or seasons.