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 […]
Museums & Monuments
Top Tips for Visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris
The Louvre Museum in Paris […]
Inside Musée de Cluny, Paris’ Newly Renovated Medieval Museum
The Musée de Cluny/Musée National du Moyen Age (National Museum of the Middle Ages) is arguably one of France’s finest and most substantial collections of […]
The Musée Grévin (Paris Wax Museum): A Full Guide
It may not have quite the global name recognition of Madame Tussaud’s in London, but the Paris wax museum known as Musée Grévin is certainly […]
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, […]
Best Monet Museums in Paris: Where to Find the Impressionist Master
The French capital is one of the best cities in the world to take in the mesmerizing work of Impressionist master Claude Monet. From modern […]
Guide to the Musée Maillol in Paris: A Tribute to the Franco-Catalan Sculptor
Inaugurated in 1995, the Musée Maillol is a private museum that highlights the work of Franco-Catalan sculptor and painter Aristide Maillol– perhaps best known thanks […]
Lola Tillyaeva (Till)’s La Maison de l’Ouzbékistan is a Portal to Central Asia in the Heart of Paris
(Sponsored Feature) The French capital allows visitors to immerse themselves in fashion, art and culture. Galleries, museums, and boutiques representing cultures from across the globe […]
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 […]
Quai Branly Museum in Paris: A Full Guide
Inaugurated in 2006, The Musée du Quai Branly (Quai Branly Museum) harbors one of Paris’ most important collections, dedicated to arts and artifacts from Africa, Asia, […]
In Focus: The Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris
Holding one of the finest collections of masterpieces from impressionist Claude Monet, the Musée Marmottan Monet is a small Parisian museum that many visitors overlook. […]
5 Parisian Museums With Fantastic Views
While the primary reason you’ll be beelining to some of the French capital’s best museums is for their collections and exhibitions, some offer spectacular views– […]
Inside the Bourse de Commerce-Pinault Collection, Paris’ Latest Arts Center
It was slated to open in June 2020, and billed as one of the most important new arts centers to join the Parisian landscape. But […]
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 […]
Why to Visit the Victor Hugo House in Paris: An Inside Look
Victor Hugo is a French writer whose presence continues to loom large in the city he called home for much of his life. Best known […]
Best Free Museums in Paris, from Fine Art to City History
When I was a young teaching assistant and a newcomer to Paris, I had to stretch my meager budget as best I could. If I […]
The Jeu de Paume Gallery in Paris, Showcasing Photography & Multimedia Art
Situated at the northwestern edge of the Jardin des Tuileries, the Jeu de Paume in Paris is one of the city’s most important exhibition spaces […]
5 Great Museums for Kids in Paris: Family-Friendly Collections
I often get e-mails from parents asking how to keep their young ones stimulated and happy in the French capital. And while it’s a city […]
In Focus: The Guimet Museum in Paris, Dedicated to Asian Arts
Established in 1889 by prolific French art collector Emile Guimet, this vast museum named after him is one of France’s most important collections of art […]
The Musée Carnavalet, Dedicated to Paris City History, Finally Re-Opens
Anyone aiming to better understand the long and complex history of the French capital would do well to pay a visit to the Musée Carnavalet […]