The Salle des Traditions de la Garde Républicaine () is a museum dedicated to the traditions of the Garde Républicaine, the ceremonial unit of the French

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. It is located in the 4th arrondissement at 18, boulevard Henri IV,

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, and open weekdays by appointment; admission is free. The museum was created in 1984 in a former stable, and presents the traditions of the Garde Républicaine from 1802 to the present day, including its

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, and

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s. Its collections contain about 1,500 items, such as arms, uniforms, equipment, hairstyles, harnessing, musical instruments, models, documents, etc. A special display honors squadron leader

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References

Salle des Traditions de la Garde Républicaine
- official site

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