We are joking - of course you should visit Louvre and see the most photographed picture ever if you are first time in Paris. But if you really want to enjoy art check out our list of must-see art in French capital (+ some important tips). Amazing art doesn't always have to mean queuing! ;)
/ Every first Sunday of the month the entrances are free for all the museums in Paris.
/ Before heading to the museums double check on the links we provided below if there are any changes for the opening hours (this tends to change from time to time).
1. Musée de l'Orangerie
Serene and peaceful refuge of art situated in
the Tuileries gardens offers two prestigious collections to its visitors.
Iconic Water Lilies (the Nymphéas) painted in the Monet’s
garden at Giverny are now displayed precisely as Monet wished offering a place
of endless reflection on the variations of light in his garden. The gallery
also houses the Walter-Guillaume’s post-impressionist collection of art from
the first decades of the 20th century.
We recommend combining your visit with visit to
Musée d'Orsay: € 18,50 (valid for one admission to each museum within a span of four days) or to
Monet's Foundation in Giverny: € 17 (this ticket is on sale until 10 October;
Monet's house is opened until 1 November).
 |
| © instagram/madewell1937 |
Open: Every day except Tuesdays from 9 am to 6 pm (last admission at 5.15 pm)
Price: Full/Reduced €9/6,5 *
Where: Jardin des Tuileries (on the side of the river Seine)
How to:
This small museum surrounded by lovely Parisian
parks located in the suburban part houses city’s largest impressionism collection.
You can easily call it Monet heaven since it exhibits more than 100 of his
pieces among which are some lesser known but mesmerizing ones. The temporary
exhibitions are held regularly – more info find on their website.
Our impression is that even if it happens that it becomes crowded the staff is really efficient in making everything run smoothly and as fast as possible. Highly recommendable!
Our impression is that even if it happens that it becomes crowded the staff is really efficient in making everything run smoothly and as fast as possible. Highly recommendable!
 |
| © instagram/alena_krivikhina |
Open: Every day except Monday from 10 am to 6 am / night-on Thursdays until 9 pm
Price: Adult/Child €10/5
Where: 2 Rue Louis Boilly
How to: 
3. Musée Rodin
The Hotel Biron, which is Rodin’s former residence, is now museum split into three parts – the chapel, the museum and the gardens. We recommend checking out the food and refreshments area in the garden after the visit. The main part of the museum is currently under the renovation and opening is scheduled for November 12. Still, the gardens are accessible and the entrance is only €2 (free from 8.15 pm to 11 pm) - there you can see some of the most famous works of the artist – The Thinker, The Gates of Hell, etc.
The Hotel Biron, which is Rodin’s former residence, is now museum split into three parts – the chapel, the museum and the gardens. We recommend checking out the food and refreshments area in the garden after the visit. The main part of the museum is currently under the renovation and opening is scheduled for November 12. Still, the gardens are accessible and the entrance is only €2 (free from 8.15 pm to 11 pm) - there you can see some of the most famous works of the artist – The Thinker, The Gates of Hell, etc.
 |
| © instagram/tresorparisien |
Open: Every day except Monday from 10 am to 5.45 pm (last admission at 5.15 pm) / night-on Wednesdays until 8.45 pm (last admission at 8.15 pm)
Price: Full/Reduced rate €7/5
Where: 79 rue
de Varenne
How to:
4. Musée Picasso Paris
Open: Every day except Monday from 9.30 am to 6 pm
Price: Full/Reduced €11/9
Where: 5 rue de Thorigny
How to: 
5. The Centre Pompidou
It is very unique place and
must see even if you are not contemporary art fan. It has impressive collection
and can be certainly considered one of the Europe’s most important art and
cultural hubs since its program includes also cinema, theatre, concerts,
seminars, dances, etc. The building, designed by Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano,
wears tubes and interesting structures on the outside. On the top of the
building you’ll have a chance to enjoy the most beautiful panorama view over
the capital. Next to the Centre you will find exquisite Stravinsky Fountain
created in 1983 by sculptors Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle.
Open: Every day except Tuesday from 11 am to 10 pm / ticket desks close at 8 pm
Price: Full/Reduced €14/11
Where:
Place Georges Pompidou
How to:
6. Palais de Tokyo + Palais Galliera
Palais de Tokyo is more a centre for enjoying eclectic and experimental modern art than a traditional museum. It is totally worth visiting since it's quite impossible that it will leave you unimpressed. Pay attention to
its opening hours since it is usually
used for fashion weeks and closed for visitors in that time.
Since the Palais Galliera and
Museum of Fashion is located right in front of it, we recommend visiting those
two together. The Palais Galliera only presents temporary exhibitions and does not offer permanent display of its collections - between every exhibition, the museum is closed to the public. We were impressed by the retrospective of Jean Lanvin's work.
 |
| ©instagram/roosanchez |
Open: Every day except Tuesday from 12 pm to 12 am
Price: Full/Reduced €10/8
Where: 13 avenue du President Wilson
How to:
Open: Every day except Monday from 10 am to 6 pm/night-on Thursdays until 9 pm
Where: 10, rue Pierre 1er de Serbie
Even though it seems to us every Frank Gehry’s building is kind of same – this piece of architecture marvel should not be missed when in Paris. Why - because of its exceptional contemporary art collection. Opened in 2014, it is certainly a redefinition of a traditional must-see in Paris. It is situated in the Bois de Boulogne and little bit far away from the city center but easily reached by the shuttle.
 |
| ©instagram/emefr |
Open: here
Price: Full/Reduced €14/10 or €5
Where: 8 avenue du
Mahatma Gandhi
How to:
Exquisite museum on history of Paris and France. It usually hosts
really interesting temporary exhibitions such as the one about Napoleon we
visited. Amazing garden!
Open: Every day except Monday from 10 am to 6 pm (last admission at 5.30 pm, ticket office
closes at 5 pm)
In the Victor Hugo’s house located right next to Place des Vosges you can enjoy very interesting summary of the author's life. Old furnishings, pictures and drawings will lead you through the life of this famous novelist. The house is quite small when comparing to the museums we mentioned above so to really have full experience we recommend taking audio guide which will give you an excellent explanation and summary on all the pieces you encounter.
 |
Open: Every day except Monday between 10 am
and 6 pm (last admission at 5.40 pm)
Price: The permanent collections free
for everyone. The temporary €7/5
Where: 6 place des Vosges
How to:
If you are lover
of good photography don’t miss out this place! Even though we expected to see
more photography from the famous photographer himself we were still pleasantly surprised
by the exhibitions of the new upcoming photographers worth remembering.
Open: Every day except Monday from 1 pm to 6.30 pm
and Saturday from 11 am to 6.45 pm. Night-on: Wednesdays until 8.30 pm (last admission 30 mins before closing time).
No comments:
Post a Comment