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Institut du Monde Arabe vs Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Musee Carnavalet scores significantly better than Museum of the Arab World. Musee Carnavalet ranks #7 in Paris with approval from 9 sources such as Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Institut du Monde Arabe
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1 rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75236 Paris
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Fodor's
"This eye-catching metal-and-glass tower by architect Jean Nouvel cleverly uses metal diaphragms in the shape of square Arabic-style screens to work like a camera lens."
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Frommer's
"For insights into the way France has handled its relations with the Arab world, consider making a trek to this bastion of Arab intellect and aesthetics."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Arab World Institute in Paris’ Fifth Arrondissement serves to foster goodwill and cross-cultural communication between Europe and the Middle East."
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Time Out
"A clever blend of high-tech and Arab influences, this Seine-side grand projet was constructed between 1980 and 1987 to a design by Jean Nouvel."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Institute, whose purpose is to make Arab civilisation more widely known, includes a museum, a library, a documentation centre and a sound and image area."
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Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris
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23 rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris
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Fodor's
"If it has to do with Parisian history, it's here. A fascinating hodgepodge of artifacts and art."
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Concierge
"The first museum you should go to in Paris is this superb 140-room collection dedicated to the history of the city itself."
Frommer's
"If you enjoy history, but history tomes bore you, spend some time here for insight into Paris's past."
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Not For Tourists
"The entire history of Paris in an outstanding architectural ensemble."
Let's Go
"Highlights include the famous The Tennis Court Oath, Marcel Proust’s fully reconstructed bedroom, and a piece of the Bastille prison wall. "
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