Here’s my guide for exploring the Conciergerie in Paris. This medieval fortress stands proudly by the Seine, its turrets creating an imposing presence that captures attention. However, the Conciergerie is more than just an architectural marvel. Step inside and delve into its enigmatic history. This impressive palace, with its UNESCO-listed grand hall and intricate turrets, … 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
If Claude Monet’s art captures your imagination, Paris is your ideal canvas. The City of Light is home to hundreds of Monet’s misty, delicately hued masterpieces. His paintings are celebrated like national treasures. In this guide, I tell you about Monet and where to see his paintings in Paris. Who Was Claude Monet? Monet is … 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 themed 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 … Read more
Obsessed with the sublime Leonardo da Vinci? Welcome to the club. So is much of society, judging from the lines to view the tourist-industry-gold Mona Lisa at the Louvre. In this Leonardo guide, I give you an overview of Leonardo’s life. And I take you on a tour of his entire body of paintings — … Read more
The Louvre is stunning. It’s the quintessential example of the museum idea: that you can go into one place and confront the the finest things ever created. The Louvre is the largest, busiest, most visited museum in the world. It has 35,000 works of art from the 6th century BC to the 19th century AD. … Read more
Here are my tips and tricks for visiting the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. The Orsay is one of the world’s most beloved museums. It has a stunning collection of 19th century art housed in a beautiful Beaux-Arts converted railway station. The Musée d’Orsay bridges the gap between the collections of the Louvre and the Pompidou … Read more
Paris’ Rodin Museum is a shrine dedicated to the famed French sculptor Auguste Rodin. Opened in 1919, it’s one of the best small museums in Paris, and offers deep insight into Rodin’s life and works. Rodin was the father of modern sculpture, known for his remarkable talent and expressive creations. The museum is housed in … Read more
“To err is human, to stroll is Parisian” — Victor Hugo If you’re obsessed with Victor Hugo and the grandeur of Les Miserables, you aren’t alone. To the French, Hugo is the equivalent of Shakespeare and is the “Father of the French Republic.” The first stop for any romantically-inclined Hugophile in Paris is undoubtedly the … Read more
I grew up at a time when girls were supposed to wear perfume. I never did. I used to dread department stores. It was virtually impossible to avoid the cosmetic section. Perfectly coiffed and high heeled ladies would bustle toward me with their perfume nozzles, and I would flee. I don’t think it’s an allergy … Read more