An impressionist treasury– and much more There’s very good reason why Paris’ Musée d’Orsay attracts millions of visitors every year, making it one of the […]
A Brief Guide to the Musée d’Orsay in Paris
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A surprising fact about Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower: During its construction and prior to its unveiling for the Universal Exposition in 1889, it was decried […]
Top Tips for Visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris
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Weird Museums in Paris, from Curios to Underground Kingdoms
Among the hundreds of museums, galleries and special collections that make up the Parisian art and culture scene, there are quite a few that are, […]
The Rodin Museum in Paris: A Tribute to France’s Most-Famous Sculptor
The Rodin Museum in Paris (Musée Rodin) is dedicated to the work, life and legacy of the nation’s celebrated sculptor of the same name. First […]
The Best Modern Art Museums in Paris (& How to Enjoy Them)
The birthplace of countless artistic movements, Paris is also– unsurprisingly– home to some of the world’s finest modern art collections. From key works in Impressionism […]
The Catacombs of Paris: History & How to Visit
Few places in the French capital inspire the morbid curiosity that the Catacombs of Paris do– and for good reason. The relatively small section that’s […]
Beautiful Bridges in Paris: Famous Appearances & A Bit of History
Think back to the films you may have seen– whether recently or not– that are partly or wholly set in Paris. What sorts of backdrops […]
Inside Le Train Bleu, One of the Most Beautiful Brasseries in Paris
During the heyday of train travel in the late nineteenth to early-twentieth centuries, rail stations in major cities were places where wealthy travelers showed off […]
Leonardo da Vinci at the Louvre: Feting the 500th Anniversary of Artist’s Death
2019 marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death in Amboise, France– where the Italian artist and inventor is buried to this day. To […]
The Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris: 8 Reasons to Love It
More than a museum, it’s a cultural touchstone Few places in Paris carry the sort of sentimental weight that the Centre Georges Pompidou does for […]
The 10 Best Things to Do in Paris (Especially on a First Trip)
Here at Paris Unlocked, we tend to focus our coverage on lesser-known corners of the French capital, and encourage readers to look well beyond the […]
