The remarkable city of Paris plays host to a staggering number of fabulous museums of various artistic genres, and there can be no doubt that the French capital is one of the best places in the world to appreciate art. So if you are passionate about art, plan your visit and stay in one of the Paris luxury hotels, as the city’s greatest museums certainly deserve a visit. Read on for a quick guide to the top museums in Paris for any art lover.
1. The Louvre Museum
The Louvre is celebrated worldwide for housing one of the greatest artistic collections known to mankind. France’s largest and undeniably most impressive museum has been divided into eight artistic categories, these include: Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Islamic Art, Oriental and Egyptian Antiquities alongside contemporary artwork such as paintings, sculptures and prints. Visitors are able to admire renowned masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, the Venus of Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.
- The Louvre MuseumPeggy2012CREATIVELENZ / Foter / CC BY
2. The Musée d’Orsay
The impressive Musée d’Orsay is situated where the grand Palais d’Orsay once stood and subsequently served the 1900 World Fair. Work began in 1977 to transform this majestic structure into an important artistic museum. Today, the Musée d’Orsay is home to a staggering collection of artwork dating from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. The museum is globally acclaimed for its exhibition of impressionist paintings.
- The Musée d’OrsayStuck in Customs / Foter / CC BY-NC-SA
3. The Musée Rodin
The Musee Rodin is one of France’s most visited museums. This popular artistic Aladdin’s cave is home to many of Auguste Rodin’s celebrated marble and bronze pieces as well as fabulous works by the likes of Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet and Camille Claudel. The museum is famously situated on the site of the former Hôtel Biron where Rodin produced his remarkable works.
- The Musée Rodinwallyg / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND
4. The Centre Pompidou
The Centre Pompidou is also known as the Beaubourg Museum and can be dated back to 1977 when artwork first began to be displayed in this wonderful space. The museum tends to exhibit exquisite modern art including paintings and sculptures as well as cinema viewings and musical performances. Visitors are also able to explore the adjoining Public Information Library where they can enjoy readings and debates as well as live theatre, music and dance.
- The Centre Pompidouanadelmann / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND
5. The Palais de Tokyo
The Palais de Tokyo is considered to be one of France’s most innovative artistic establishments. This space does not house permanent art collections, but instead hosts interactive exhibitions in a rather minimalist environment. The impressive library houses a wonderful collection of publications relating to modern art and the self-service restaurant has been a huge hit with tourists and locals alike.
- The Palais de Tokyoloic80l / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND
The city of Paris has so much to offer anyone who truly appreciates art. The French capital is teeming with museums and galleries just waiting to be explored. It must therefore be noted that these five fabulous museums will only make up part of your unforgettable Parisian adventure through the arts.
