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Art Lover's Guide to Paris


Contemplating a Monet in Paris
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Chris Callaghan made his way through France, Asia, South America, and London, before falling head-over-heels for Bristol’s vibrant street art and food scenes. You’ll find him spinning through the Mendip Hills by bike, sharpening his squash skills, or taking his young family on adventures.

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Hi, I'm Chris!

Chris Callaghan made his way through France, Asia, South America, and London, before falling head-over-heels for Bristol’s vibrant street art and food scenes. You’ll find him spinning through the Mendip Hills by bike, sharpening his squash skills, or taking his young family on adventures.

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Paris is home to some of Europe’s finest and most famous galleries and museums, with artistic treasures from all corners of the globe adorning their numerous walls and corridors. See below for some can’t-miss sites for art lovers visiting Paris.

Musée du Louvre

Famous glass pyramids at the Musée du Louvre in Paris.
Outside the Louvre. | Photo Credit: Kiev.Victor / Shutterstock

The world's most-visited museum, the Louvre showcases timeless masterpieces from Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt alongside treasures from Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Greek antiquity.

Beat the queues with skip-the-line entry and follow a guide through centuries of rich art history.

Musée d'Orsay

Inside the main atrium of the Musée d'Orsay.
Inside the Musée d'Orsay. | Photo Credit: Pfeiffer / Shuttertock

The Musée d’Orsay is a specialty gallery housing artworks from the impressionist, post-impressionist, and art nouveau movements. It's perhaps most famous for its collection of Monet works, but this really is just the tip of the iceberg.

Book a VIP tour to discover works by Manet, Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh, and enjoy lunch at the d'Orsay Museum restaurant after your visit.

Centre Pompidou

Outside the colorful and industrial Centre Pompidou in Paris.
The colorful Centre Pompidou. | Photo Credit: Luciano Mortula - LGM / Shutterstock

The Centre Pompidou ranks among Paris' most striking buildings, with stairways, air ducts, and heating pipes decorating the exterior. The gallery houses France's national modern art collection, with contemporary works dating back to 1905.

With vibrant works and colorful surroundings, the Centre Pompidou is a great family-friendly gallery. Book a private family tour and show the kids the best of France's exciting modern art scene.

Musée de l'Orangerie

The entrance to the Musée de l'Orangerie.
The elegant Musée de l'Orangerie. | Photo Credit: EQRoy / Shutterstock

The Musée de l'Orangerie takes pride of place in the Tuileries Gardens. The space houses 20th-century impressionist and post-impressionist paintings by Claude Monet alongside famous works by Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, and Sisley.

Combine your Musée de l'Orangerie visit with a cruise along the Seine River, and enjoy sweeping views over the city's UNESCO–listed riverbanks.

Musée Rodin

A sculpture in the Musée Rodin gardens.
The Musée Rodin gardens are stunning. | Photo Credit: Isogood_patrick / Shutterstock

Dedicated to the works of French sculptor Auguste Rodin, the Musée Rodin houses works such as The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. Don't miss the gardens, where more impressive pieces are displayed.

Delve into French military and art history on a private tour of Les Invalides and the Musée Rodin to cover two important aspects of French culture in one day.

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