Here’s my guide to Leonardo da Vinci’s famous Mona Lisa. It tells you everything you need to know about this famed Renaissance masterpiece, which hangs in the Louvre Museum. For centuries, people have been fascinated with Leonardo’s Mona Lisa. It’s one of the most famous, maybe THE most famous painting, in art history. Leonardo painted … Read more
Listen up, culture vultures. Here’s my guide to visiting Paris’ Museum of Modern Art (or “MAM” as it is known), a bastion of modern art in Paris. I give you an overview of the museum and must know tips for visiting. I have been to many Paris museums, both large and small, in my many … Read more
“The opera is to music what a bawdy house is to a cathedral.” — H. L. Mencken Here’s my guide to visiting the glamorous Opera Garnier. The opera house is a must visit attraction in the beautiful city of Paris. At the Opera Garnier, box #5 is still vacant. It’s reserved for the resident ghost, … Read more
Planning a trip to France and need some destination inspiration? This is the ultimate guide to 50 must visit landmarks in France, for your French bucket list. France is a gorgeous country, where history lives on in its monuments. In France, you’ll find a heady mix of glamorous chateaux, towering cathedrals, medieval monuments, and iconic … Read more
My wish is to stay always like this, living quietly in a corner of nature. — Claude Monet Here’s my guide to visiting Paris’ wonderful Musee de l’Orangerie. The Orangerie Museum is one of the best small museums in Paris. It’s a must visit attraction for art lovers. This is where you come to cast … Read more
Planning a long art-themed weekend in Paris? If so, this is the perfect 3 days in Paris itinerary for Impressionism lovers. Paris is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world. But it also has rich artistic heritage. Paris is an epicenter of art, and the epicenter of the rise of Impressionism. … Read more
Are you a fan of Claude Monet visiting Paris? If so, here’s my guide to the Monet Trail in Paris. This artsy Paris itinerary takes you to all the places where you can find and enjoy Monet’s paintings in the City of Light. If you love Monet, Paris is the perfect destination. You can walk … Read more
Picassophiles unite! Here’s the ultimate guide to finding Picasso’s artwork and masterpieces in Europe. This Europe travel guide takes you to all the Picasso Museums in Europe — in France, Spain, Switzerland and Germany. Pablo Ruiz Picasso was a revolutionary. His art is unparalleled in terms of quality, quality, and vitality. With his countless innovations, … Read more
Need a break from the hurly burly of Paris? Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny are the perfect bucolic destination. Just 50 miles northwest of Paris, Giverny is an easy day trip or weekend getaway from Paris. Giverny is a one-of-a-kind pastoral paradise, born from a great artist’s obsession. It’s a must see site … Read more
Listen up, culture vultures. Here’s my guide to the best museums in Paris. I’ve been to many Paris museums, both large and small, in my numerous visits over the years. Paris is an epicenter of museums, with superb collections. It’s a veritable paradise for art lovers. The sheer number of museums in Paris can be … Read more