Musee d'Orsay picks up where the Louvre leaves off, featuring French art from the mid 1800s to the 1st World War. The Orsay is covered by the Museum Pass; closed Mondays & crowded on Tuesdays...
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Musee d'Orsay picks up where the Louvre leaves off, featuring French art from the mid 1800s to the 1st World War. The Orsay is covered by the Museum Pass; closed Mondays & crowded on Tuesdays...
You can directly buy the Louvre museum ticket from a tabacco store called "La Civette du Carrousel", which is situated in the Louvre Galery. First, take the metro line 1 or line 7, then get off at...
You can easily enjoy the wonderful offerings of Musee Rodin in 1-2 hours. It is covered by the Museum Pass, closed Mondays; you can opt for entry to the grounds only or pay a few Euros more for the...
beautiful art.
This world-famous landmark structure has served ever since the days of Napoleon as a symbol of victory for triumphant French troops returning home. -Opening hours : April to September: from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; October to March: from 10 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. -Closed: 1st January, 1st May, 8th May (morning), 14th July (morning), 11th November (morning), 25th December -The entry fees 2008 and 2009: adults = 9 €; concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; free admission for children under 18.
This huge domed structure was constructed in the late 17th century under the direction of Louis XIV to shelter old and wounded soldiers and includes the more recent addition of Napoleon's tomb.
Located close to the Eiffel Tower, the musée du quai Branly exhibits 3 500 works of art from Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania. This important collection makes the musée du quai Branly an unmissable place for discovering the art culture of the non-European world. The museum’s original and imposing architecture designed by Jean Nouvel and its wild garden created by the landscaper Gilles Clément combine to make it a pleasant and unique place. The museum is the fourth largest museum in Paris.
Built by Edouard André and his wife Nélie Jacquemart, both avid art collectors, in the new Paris being laid out by Baron Haussmann towards the end of the 19th century, this private mansion offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore a wealthy 19th century home. The museum presents a wonderful collection of masterpieces: Fragonard, Rembrant, Botticelli… This is the only museum open seven days a week in Paris, from 10 am to 18 pm.
This museum, located in a spacious former hotel, houses a collection of medieval art, including jewelry, tapestries and sculptures.
Although Parisians cannot agree whether this innovative architectural creation is a masterpiece or a monstrosity, this center of performance and exhibition has become one of the city's most popular tourist attractions.
Nearly every weapon and instrument of war imaginable can be found in this comprehensive collection of military equipment.
Musee Marmottan Claude Monet is nestled in on the east side of the Bois de Boulogne, by Ranelagh Park. Housed in a 19th century townhouse, you will find approximately 65 paintings by the great...
In addition to serving as the site for the city's huge Museum of Natural History, this park is also home to a small zoo.
This unique museum displays the personal collection of 19th-century East Asian art compiled by Émile Guimet.
This museum features the work of 19th century artist Gustave Moreau.
The former home of the 19th-century author Victor Hugo is now a museum with exhibits on his life.