does anyone know how we, a retired couple, can get tickets to view the Hotel de la Marine, Paris? I went to their website and it seems as if you have to book as a group and we are not a group. Any suggestions?
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
17936 posts
The website says:
"Online ticketing is temporarily unavailable. Tickets can be purchased on site. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
I'd check back later or, if already in Paris, buy tickets there. This is the page of rates for individuals and groups:
https://www.hotel-de-la-marine.paris/en/visit/practical-information
Posted by
Chicagoland
1987 posts
The entire Centres de Monuments Nationaux ticketing system, which manages bookings for Hotel de la Marine and many other sites in France including Sainte-Chapelle and the Towers of Notre Dame, has been down for several days.
As Kate said, check back or buy your tickets on site. My experience last April was that advance booking was not necessary.
The audio guide provides a wonderful tour of the Hotel de la Marine. Enjoy your visit.
Posted by
Western Canada
4059 posts
I was there two weeks ago.
I arrived at around 11:00 with no ticket and was able to buy one for 12:00.
I just went for a walk then came back for my visit.
Get there earlier.
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
16772 posts
I'll just add that this is a very cool venue! I loved the audioguide which was from the POV of different people who lived and worked in the palace. I really enjoyed the visit last Fall.
I had the Passions Monument Subscription that Jeanm often suggests. Depending on how long you will be there and what else you plan to see it might work for you as well. It, however, is purchased thru the monuments site that is currently down.
Posted by
Chicago
9529 posts
The first time we tried to get tickets for Hotel de La Marine, it was sold out for several days so definitely get them ahead. Right now the ticketing systems for several sites are down -- so just try every few days -- surely they will get it fixed. I need to get tickets to take my grandson up the Notre Dame Tower and that site is also unavailable.