Paris
Travel article for Paris
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in February 11
Top 5 Museums in Paris
In a city that contains more museums than you could ever visit in one trip, it’s tough to decide which ones should take top priority when you visit Paris. But don’t worry, we’ve done the work for
you. Here’s our roundup of our favorite spots in Paris. It’s a mix that will make sure you see plenty of world class art, learn about other cultures and experience architecture that rivals the the
objects inside.
The Louvre Museum: Say Hello to Mona Lisa
Of all the museums in Paris, the Louvre Museum is the most famous. It’s not only the largest museum in Paris, but it’s also one of the biggest museums on the world. Be sure to hit the Paris’ most famous piece of art, the Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci. After, wander through the endless galleries and follow your interest. The museum is divided up into 8 departments including sections dedicated to paintings and sculpture to themes like Islamic Art and Near Eastern Antiquities.
The George Pompidou Centre & the National Museum of Modern Art
One of the coolest museums in Paris lives inside the wackiest piece of architecture in town, the Pompidou Centre. Created by architects Renzo Pianoand Richard Rogers, the structure takes elements normally hidden inside buildings and places them on the outside. Massive green water pipes, blue airducts and a bright red escalator covered by clear tubes decorate the exterior.It’s a fun precursor to visiting the National Museum of Modern Art. The museum is set across two floors. The collection rotates regularly but you can always expect to see big modern art icons like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Jackson Pollock on display. For official information and details about temporary exhibits on during your visit, go to www.centrepompidou.fr.
Musee d’Orsay: Best Reinvention of Paris Train Station
The Beaux Arts Gare d’ Orsay (Orsay Train station) was unveiled just time for the World Fair taking place in 1900. 86 years later, the former train station station took on a new life dedicated to art at the Musee d’Orsay. These days, this is one of the most stunning museums in Paris. It’s home to the world’s largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionistpaintings and includes masterpieces by Monet, Degas and Renoir. For more information go to www.musee-orsay.fr.
Murals & Monet: Musee de l’Orangerie
Claude Monet himself designed the galleries that present 8 of his Water Lilies series in this museum in Paris. The 8 paintings are set across two oval rooms with soft,diffused light. It makes the paintings seem more like murals. The museum alsofeatures works by Renoir, Matisse and Cezanne and is set inside the lovelyTuileries gardens. Additional information is available at the official website,www.musee-orangerie.fr.
Musee du Quai Branly
The Musee du Quai Branly is one of the newer museums in Paris. Dedicated to non-Western Art, the museum showcase indigenous art representing cultures and civilizations with items like African statues, Asian textiles and South American costumes and drums. While the collection sometimes seems a bit disconnected, it’s well worth a visit for a taste of something unusual and provides a nice break from the more traditional art on display at other museums in Paris. For further details visitwww.quaibranly.fr.
The Louvre Museum: Say Hello to Mona Lisa
Of all the museums in Paris, the Louvre Museum is the most famous. It’s not only the largest museum in Paris, but it’s also one of the biggest museums on the world. Be sure to hit the Paris’ most famous piece of art, the Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci. After, wander through the endless galleries and follow your interest. The museum is divided up into 8 departments including sections dedicated to paintings and sculpture to themes like Islamic Art and Near Eastern Antiquities.
The George Pompidou Centre & the National Museum of Modern Art
One of the coolest museums in Paris lives inside the wackiest piece of architecture in town, the Pompidou Centre. Created by architects Renzo Pianoand Richard Rogers, the structure takes elements normally hidden inside buildings and places them on the outside. Massive green water pipes, blue airducts and a bright red escalator covered by clear tubes decorate the exterior.It’s a fun precursor to visiting the National Museum of Modern Art. The museum is set across two floors. The collection rotates regularly but you can always expect to see big modern art icons like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Jackson Pollock on display. For official information and details about temporary exhibits on during your visit, go to www.centrepompidou.fr.
Musee d’Orsay: Best Reinvention of Paris Train Station
The Beaux Arts Gare d’ Orsay (Orsay Train station) was unveiled just time for the World Fair taking place in 1900. 86 years later, the former train station station took on a new life dedicated to art at the Musee d’Orsay. These days, this is one of the most stunning museums in Paris. It’s home to the world’s largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionistpaintings and includes masterpieces by Monet, Degas and Renoir. For more information go to www.musee-orsay.fr.
Murals & Monet: Musee de l’Orangerie
Claude Monet himself designed the galleries that present 8 of his Water Lilies series in this museum in Paris. The 8 paintings are set across two oval rooms with soft,diffused light. It makes the paintings seem more like murals. The museum alsofeatures works by Renoir, Matisse and Cezanne and is set inside the lovelyTuileries gardens. Additional information is available at the official website,www.musee-orangerie.fr.
Musee du Quai Branly
The Musee du Quai Branly is one of the newer museums in Paris. Dedicated to non-Western Art, the museum showcase indigenous art representing cultures and civilizations with items like African statues, Asian textiles and South American costumes and drums. While the collection sometimes seems a bit disconnected, it’s well worth a visit for a taste of something unusual and provides a nice break from the more traditional art on display at other museums in Paris. For further details visitwww.quaibranly.fr.
