Cité de l’Économie
Visit the Cité de l’Économie as a group
The Cité de l’Économie welcomes school groups from primary level through to postgraduate studies, after-school groups, adult groups, social-sector organisations and visitors with disabilities. Our team of five guides offers a warm welcome tailored to the needs of every group.
Planning your visit
The Cité de l’Économie offers a range of visit formats to suit different audiences and levels: guided tours, questionnaire-based tours, tour-workshops, standalone workshops, or self-guided tours.
Mornings are reserved exclusively for groups. Guided visits run Tuesday to Friday (from 9.45am, with the last departure at 4pm); self-guided time slots are available on Saturdays and Sundays (from 3pm). Some visits and workshops are available in English.
How to book
Booking is required for all groups, including those eligible for free admission. Requests must be submitted at least 6 weeks before your preferred date, using the online form only.
Submitting the form does not amount to a confirmed booking: a member of our team will contact you to confirm the date. Payment is due no later than one month before the visit.
Good to know:
- School groups: minimum 10 pupils / maximum 40.
- Adult groups: minimum 10 participants / maximum 25.
- Several groups may be scheduled at the same time, subject to availability.
Rates
School and after-school groups pay a flat rate based on group size. Adult groups are charged per person depending on the activity chosen. Audiences eligible for free admission are listed at the bottom of this section.
Primary schools
| Type of activity | 10–20 pupils | 21–30 pupils | 31–40 pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided tour with workshop (1h30) | €80 | €120 | €160 |
| Guided storytelling tour (1h) | Free | Free | Free |
Accompanying adults are admitted free of charge, up to 5 per group.
Middle schools
| Type of activity | 10–20 pupils | 21–30 pupils | 31–40 pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided tour with workshop (1h30) and workshop (1h) | €120 | €180 | €240 |
| Guided tour (1h) | €100 | €150 | €200 |
| Self-guided visit | €60 | €90 | €120 |
Accompanying adults are admitted free of charge, up to 3 per group.
High schools
| Type of activity | 10–20 pupils | 21–30 pupils | 31 pupils and above |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided tour with workshop (1h30) and workshop (1h or 1h30) | €120 | €180 | €240 |
| Guided tour (1h) | €100 | €150 | €200 |
| Semi-independent visit (1h) | €80 | €120 | €160 |
| Self-guided visit with worksheet | €70 | €105 | €140 |
| Self-guided visit | €60 | €90 | €120 |
Accompanying adults are admitted free of charge, up to 3 per group.
University students
| Type of activity | 10–20 students | 21–30 students | 31–40 students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided tour with workshop (1h30) or workshop (1h or 1h30) | €140 | €210 | €280 |
| Guided tour (1h) | €120 | €180 | €240 |
| Semi-independent visit with worksheet | €110 | €165 | €220 |
| Self-guided visit | €100 | €150 | €200 |
Accompanying adults are admitted free of charge, up to 3 per group.
After-school groups
| Type of activity | 10–20 people | 21–30 people | 31–40 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided tour with workshop (1h30) | €120 | €180 | €240 |
| Guided storytelling tour (1h) | €100 | €150 | €200 |
| Self-guided visit | €60 | €90 | €120 |
Accompanying adults are admitted free of charge, up to 5 per group.
Adults
| Type of activity | Price |
|---|---|
| Self-guided visit | €10 / person |
| Guided tour (1h) | €12 / person |
| Guided tour with workshop (1h30) and workshop (1h or 1h30) | €15 / person |
Free admission is granted to one accompanying adult per group. For groups led by an external guide, this free place is granted to the guide; no additional accompanying adult is admitted free of charge.
Free admission — eligible audiences
- Social-sector support workers*
- Visitors with disabilities
- Middle and high schools in priority education networks (REP, REP+) and priority urban areas (sponsored by CAPZA)
- Year 8 and vocational Year 11 classes taking part in the EDUCFI financial education programme (financial education guided tour only)
- Guided storytelling tours for primary school classes
* Social-sector support workers may be salaried staff or volunteers, working across a wide range of organisations: popular education networks, NGOs, associations tackling exclusion and poverty, community centres, local council youth services, employment support services, French-language workshops, youth justice services, tenants’ associations, migrant support services and local development teams.
Specific audiences
Social sector
The Cité de l’Économie is committed to widening access to culture and economic education. A member of the Mission Vivre Ensemble network and of RECA since 2024, it offers guided tours, workshops, interactive digital games and theatre performances to social-sector organisations. Off-site sessions can also be arranged. Free admission for beneficiaries; booking required.
Accessibility
The museum is accessible to visitors with motor, visual, hearing or cognitive disabilities. Adapted guided tours are available for certain types of disability; depending on individual needs, an accompanying person may be required. Hearing aids and induction loops are available at the museum reception. Admission is free for visitors with disabilities. Reserved parking spaces for visitors with reduced mobility are available nearby, and lifts serve every floor.
Tour guides, works councils, associations and tourism professionals
The Cité de l’Économie welcomes adult groups in several ways: a guided visit led by our own team of guides, a self-guided visit accompanied by an external tour guide, or a bulk ticket order for a self-paced visit on the date of your choice.
Bulk ticketing
Tickets are undated, valid for one year from the date of purchase, and grant access to the permanent exhibition during the museum’s public opening hours. They are issued as e-tickets, sent by email only.
| Quantity | Unit price |
|---|---|
| 20 to 49 tickets | €12 / ticket |
| 50 to 99 tickets | €11 / ticket |
| 100 tickets or more | €9 / ticket |
Payment is made by bank transfer or cheque.
External tour guides
Visits focusing on economic topics are led exclusively by the Cité de l’Économie’s own team of guides. Self-guided adult groups may, however, be accompanied by an external tour guide for visits dedicated to the heritage of the Hôtel Gaillard. In this case, the guiding fee is waived.
Teaching resources
The Cité de l’Économie offers a dedicated teachers’ area featuring the full catalogue of visits and workshops, teaching resources (videos, articles, revision sheets) and information on prizes and competitions run by the museum. A new resource is now available to help high school students prepare for their Baccalaureate exams.
Useful documents
Practical information
Address — Cité de l’Économie, 1 place du Général Catroux, 75017 Paris
Getting there — Metro line 3 (Malesherbes), line 2 (Monceau, Villiers), line 14 (Pont Cardinet)
Good to know:
- The group should arrive 15 minutes before the visit at the main entrance; the group leader should go to the ticket desk to complete check-in.
- Group cloakrooms are available at reception (large luggage cannot be accepted).
- There is no picnic area inside the museum — Parc Monceau is a 2-minute walk away.
- The gift shop and the Inform Café are open during museum hours. To book a table, contact the café team on 07 67 91 68 72.
Published on 09 July 2026.