Rohan Palace (Palais Rohan)
Strasbourg, France
Did you know?
- Architects
- Robert de Cotte, Joseph Massol
- Construction started
- 1732
- Type
- Historical landmark in Strasbourg, France
Visitor information
- Address: 2 Pl. du Château, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Phone: +33 3 68 98 50 00
- Official website: https://www.musees.strasbourg.eu/edition/-/entity/id/277882/Le+Palais+Rohan
People also ask
What is special about the Palais Rohan?
Designed to resemble one of the great Parisian mansions, the Strasbourg's episcopal palace is one of the finest architectural creations of the 18th century in France, thanks to both the noble classical elevations of its façades and to the sumptuous interior decoration.
How much does it cost to visit Palais Rohan?
In addition to a delightful facade and exterior, the Rohan Palace hosts three museums including the Musée Archeologique (basement level), Musée des Arts Décoratifs (ground floor) and the Musée des Beaux-Arts (first and second floors) these days. Ticket prices are €7.5 each.
Is Palais Rohan worth visiting?
Palais Rohan in Strasbourg is a magnificent Baroque palace housing three museums: the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum of Decorative Arts. Visitors are impressed by the beautifully furnished rooms that reflect the palace's historical grandeur.
Who lived in Palais Rohan?
The Palais Rohan: the old residence of the Prince Bishops Since the Reform, French bishops had been residing in Saverne, but the appointment of the powerful Rohan family to the episcopal see of Strasbourg in 1704 provided the opportunity to build a residence in Alsace worthy of the position of the Prince Bishops.