Discover the history of the Palais des Rohan
Just steps away from Strasbourg Cathedral, the Palais Rohan is one of the city's must-see monuments.
Located right next to the cathedral, this elegant 18th-century residence is a designated Historic Monument.
Once the residence of the prince-bishops, the site now houses the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Archaeological Museum.
Built between 1732 and 1742, the Palais Rohan was designed by Robert de Cotte the King's chief architect at the behest of Cardinal Armand-Gaston de Rohan-Soubise, Prince-Bishop of Strasbourg.
The building was modeled after grand Parisian townhouses and stands as one of the finest architectural achievements of the 18th century.
Throughout its history, the episcopal palace has hosted various sovereigns and undergone several alterations.
During your visit, you can explore the state apartments including the King's Apartment, featuring Rocaille-style décor.
Since the late 19th century, the Palais Rohan has served a significant cultural purpose. Today, it brings together three of Strasbourg's essential museums.
Housed in the lower levels, the Archaeological Museum traces hundreds of thousands of years of Alsatian history.
You can view collections spanning from Prehistory to the early Middle Ages, including Bronze and Iron Age burial sites, as well as weapons and jewelry from the
Merovingian period.
On the first floor, the Museum of Fine Arts houses a significant collection of European paintings spanning from the Middle Ages to 1870.
You can admire works by artists such as Botticelli, Raphael, Rubens, Goya, and Courbet.
The Museum of Decorative Arts offers the chance to explore the lavish apartments of the King and the Rohan cardinals.
It is an opportunity to discover Strasbourg’s decorative art collections, featuring furniture, ceramics, clocks, and goldsmithery.
📍Address: 2 Place du Château, 67000 Strasbourg.
🕐Opening hours: Open daily except Tuesdays; 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM on weekdays, and 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on weekends.
💶Admission: €9 (standard) and €5 (reduced rate) per museum.
After visiting the Palais Rohan, head to your 4-star hotel in Strasbourg city center.
The Best Western Plus Monopole Métropole is located just a two-minute walk from the train station and 20 minutes from the Palais Rohan.
Housed in a building full of character, the hotel offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms perfect for couples' getaways or family trips.
During your stay, you can relax in our two lounges and bar, or work out in our fitness room.
Located right next to the cathedral, this elegant 18th-century residence is a designated Historic Monument.
Once the residence of the prince-bishops, the site now houses the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Archaeological Museum.
The Palais Rohan: an 18th-century masterpiece
Built between 1732 and 1742, the Palais Rohan was designed by Robert de Cotte the King's chief architect at the behest of Cardinal Armand-Gaston de Rohan-Soubise, Prince-Bishop of Strasbourg.
The building was modeled after grand Parisian townhouses and stands as one of the finest architectural achievements of the 18th century.
Throughout its history, the episcopal palace has hosted various sovereigns and undergone several alterations.
During your visit, you can explore the state apartments including the King's Apartment, featuring Rocaille-style décor.
Three museums to explore history and the arts
Since the late 19th century, the Palais Rohan has served a significant cultural purpose. Today, it brings together three of Strasbourg's essential museums.
The Archaeological Museum
Housed in the lower levels, the Archaeological Museum traces hundreds of thousands of years of Alsatian history.
You can view collections spanning from Prehistory to the early Middle Ages, including Bronze and Iron Age burial sites, as well as weapons and jewelry from the
Merovingian period.
Museum of Fine Arts
On the first floor, the Museum of Fine Arts houses a significant collection of European paintings spanning from the Middle Ages to 1870.
You can admire works by artists such as Botticelli, Raphael, Rubens, Goya, and Courbet.
Museum of Decorative Arts
The Museum of Decorative Arts offers the chance to explore the lavish apartments of the King and the Rohan cardinals.
It is an opportunity to discover Strasbourg’s decorative art collections, featuring furniture, ceramics, clocks, and goldsmithery.
Practical Information
📍Address: 2 Place du Château, 67000 Strasbourg.
🕐Opening hours: Open daily except Tuesdays; 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM on weekdays, and 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on weekends.
💶Admission: €9 (standard) and €5 (reduced rate) per museum.
Stay at the Best Western Plus Monopole Métropole in Strasbourg
After visiting the Palais Rohan, head to your 4-star hotel in Strasbourg city center.
The Best Western Plus Monopole Métropole is located just a two-minute walk from the train station and 20 minutes from the Palais Rohan.
Housed in a building full of character, the hotel offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms perfect for couples' getaways or family trips.
During your stay, you can relax in our two lounges and bar, or work out in our fitness room.
