About
Palais Rohan stands on the Place du Château in Strasbourg, in the Grand Est region of France. It is a baroque palace dating from the 18th century, and it was once the residence of the prince-bishops of Strasbourg. Today the building is best known for the museums it houses, so a visit is as much about the collections as the architecture.
What you can see inside
The palace is home to three museums, each covering a different field:
- Decorative arts, with objects that show how interiors and everyday things were made and furnished.
- Fine arts, with paintings and sculpture drawn from the collections.
- Archaeology, with finds that trace the history of the region.
The former prince-bishops' apartments are part of the experience. They give a sense of aristocratic life, with rooms that were designed to impress, and the collections are displayed within that setting.
Why it suits a visit
Palais Rohan works well for anyone interested in history, art or the way a European court lived. Because it brings three museums together under one roof, you can cover several subjects in a single trip. It is a natural stop when you are exploring the old town of Strasbourg, which is close by, and it pairs easily with a walk along the river and through the streets around the cathedral.
If you enjoy palaces with a real sense of the people who lived in them, and collections that reward slow looking, Palais Rohan is a good place to spend part of a day in Strasbourg.