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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Planning a visit to the Louvre Museum in Paris? Here’s my guide to discovering the Louvre’s secret underrated masterpieces and hidden gems. There’s so much more to the Louvre than checking the Mona Lisa off your bucket list. There are plenty of hidden gems in the Louvre, where you can avoid a bacchanalia of crowds, … Read more
Here’s my guide to the most famous Vincent Van Gogh paintings to see at the Musee d’Orsay in Paris. If you’re a fan of the Post-Impressionist artist Van Gogh, the Musee d’Orsay is a must visit attraction in Paris. In total, the Orsay museum has 24 Van Gogh paintings. It’s one of the world’s largest … Read more
Fascinated with Leonardo da Vinci’s famous Mona Lisa? Here’s my guide to 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 the … Read more