Beyond the famous Louvre and its glittering I.M. Pei Pyramid, Paris is home to a wealth of lesser-known yet equally enchanting museums. These hidden gems offer a chance to peek into artist studios, explore themed collections, and admire art in situ within grand palaces, all while avoiding the usual crowds. Most tourists in Paris tend … Read more
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
Tucked away in the charming 16th arrondissement of Paris, the Marmottan Museum is a delightful secret waiting to be discovered by art enthusiasts. While the Musée d’Orsay is often hailed as the pinnacle of Impressionist art in Paris, the Marmottan offers an equally mesmerizing experience. This hidden gem provides a peaceful escape from the bustling … Read more
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 “best museum in the world” in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. There’s good reason. The Musée d’Orsay is housed in a beautiful converted Beaux-Arts railway station. The museum has the world’s … Read more
If you’re an art enthusiast, the Louvre is probably at the top of your Paris or museum wish list. As the world’s largest and most visited museum, it boasts an impressive collection of 35,000 artworks, ranging from the 6th century BC to the 19th century AD, all housed within a magnificent Renaissance palace. However, as … 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 perfect museums to visit 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 … 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
For centuries, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa has fascinated people worldwide. It’s arguably the most famous painting in art history. Leonardo worked on it paintstakingly between 1503 and 1519 while living in Florence and Milan. Today, the Mona Lisa, measuring just 30 x 21 inches, is displayed in Paris’ Louvre. It’s placed under shatterproof glass … Read more
Listen up, art lovers. Paris’ Museum of Modern Art (or “MAM” as it is known), is bastion of modern art in Paris. I have been to many Paris museums, both large and small, in my many visits over the years. Off the typical tourist circuit, MAM is a must see nerve center for modern art. … Read more