English speaking tours this summer !

At the museum

Visiting Paris this summer ?

The Pavillons de Bercy – Musée des Arts Forains will offer special English speaking tours all summer, mostly on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Our comedians will walk you through the largest collection of entertainment and fairground artefacts ! So, follow the guide to discover an enchanting garden, a giant cabinet of curiosities, a dream-like venetian carnival and to step into 1900 Paris. These fun and interactive tours also include centenarian carousel rides, ancient game and automaton show.

Do our English speaking tours not match your holiday schedule? Don’t worry, French tours will also be held every day! All our international visitors following a French tour are provided with an English handout to follow along.

Useful information :

Booking required

Guided tours in English in July and August    English tours online booking

(French tours will also be available everyday)  French tours online booking

 


Festival du Merveilleux 2025

The museum is not accessible to visitors in December befor December 26th for our Festival du Merveilleux. Guided tours will resume as normal in 2026.

<h4>From December 26 to January 4, discover the Festival du Merveilleux!</h4>
Many small live shows will amaze young and old, all in a friendly and warm atmosphere. This is an opportunity for the public to discover the museum at their own pace, to be amazed by the exceptional heritage preserved in the museum’s various rooms and to attend many impromptu shows.
We recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance.