Guide To Small Secret Museums in Paris — That Aren’t the Louvre

Looking for some unusual things to do in Paris? Here’s my guide to the best small and (mostly) secret museums in Paris. Beyond the glittering I.M. Pei Pyramid at the Louvre lie some of Paris’ greatest treasures. You can peak into artist studios, ogle at themed collections, and enjoy in situ art in a glamorous … Read more

Guide To Monet’s Giverny, His Impressionistic Garden Masterpiece

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

30+ Films, Movies, And Documentaries For Art Lovers

Looking for something cool to watch on TV? Here’s my guide to the 30 best films and documentaries for art lovers, culture vultures, and cinephiles in general. If you can’t go to a museum and don’t want to gaze at virtual museums on your computer, movies are the next best way to cyber experience art … Read more

Guide to Paris’ Opera Garnier: Inside the Phantom’s Lair

Here’s my guide to visiting the glamorous Opera Garnier in Paris. The opera house is a must visit attraction in the 9th arrondissement. A creation of Charles Garnier, it was part of Napoleon’s great makeover of Paris. It’s highly decorative, a mix of Beaux-Arts symmetry and Baroque and Renaissance elements. Visiting Paris’ Opera Garnier is … Read more

Guide To Paris’ Musée Marmottan Monet

Here’s my guide to visiting the ravishing Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris. After the Musee d’Orsay, the Marmottan is the premiere destination for Impressionism in Paris. The Marmottan is a small almost secret museum in Paris tucked away in the 16th arrondissement. The museum is a veritable hidden gem in Paris. You won’t have to … Read more

What To See At Paris’ Stunning Musée d’Orsay: 25+ Famous Masterpieces and Paintings

Here’s my guide to visiting the spectacular Musée d’Orsay in Paris. In this guide, I take you on tour of 25+ of the Musée d’Orsay’s must see masterpieces and famous paintings. The Musée d’Orsay is one of Paris’ true treasures and a must visit site on the Left Bank. In 2018, it was named the … Read more

How To Take a Virtual Tour of Paris’ Louvre and See Every Masterpiece

Wondering if you can tour the Louvre virtually from home? Here’s my guide to exploring all the Louvre’s must see masterpieces online. If you love art, the Louvre is likely on your Paris or museum bucket list. The Louvre is the largest, busiest, most visited museum in the world. It displays 35,000 works of art … Read more

Art Weekend In Paris: 3 Day Impressionism Itinerary

Are you a fan of Impressionism planning a trip to Paris? If so, this is the perfect 3 days in Paris itinerary for Impressionism lovers. Paris is known as the most romantic city in the world. Yet where it really shines is its artistic heritage. Paris is an absolute epicenter of Impressionism. The city has … Read more

35 Best Museums In Paris, From Superstars To Secrets

Looking for the best museums in Paris? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been to dozens of Paris museums, both large and small, in my many visits over the years. Paris is a veritable art paradise. It just oozes art, with more museums per mile than any city in the world. The sheer number … Read more

50 Amazing Landmarks in France To Visit

Planning a trip to France and need some destination inspiration? This is the ultimate guide to 50 must visit landmarks in France, for your France 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