Here’s my guide to visiting the Conciergerie in Paris. The turreted medieval citadel looms, rather menacingly, over the Seine. It’s hard to miss it. Yet, La Conciergerie is one of Paris’ most enigmatic monuments. The impressive medieval palace comes complete with turrets and a UNESCO-listed grand hall. It was once a major detention center during … 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
Are you a fan of Claude Monet visiting Paris? If so, here’s my guide to the Monet Trail in Paris, which takes you to all the places to find Monet’s paintings in the City of Light. If you love Monet, Paris is the perfect destination. You can walk in the footsteps of Monet. Paris has … 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
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
Planning a trip to Paris? I’m sure the Louvre Museum is on your Paris bucket list or itinerary. Here are my tips for visiting the Louvre. These must know tips, tricks, and hacks will make your Louvre visit more efficient and enjoyable. You’ll also learn everything you can do to prepare in advance for a … 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
Here’s my guide to visiting the spectacular Rodin Museum in Paris. Opened in 1919, the Rodin Museum is a shrine to the complex life and oeuvre of one of France’s most revered artists, Auguste Rodin. The Rodin Museum is one of the best small museums in Paris. I give you an overview of Rodin’s life. … Read more
“To err is human, to stroll is Parisian” — Victor Hugo Here’s my guide to visiting the Victor Hugo Museum in Paris. 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 … 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