Marie Antoinette’s Petit Palace in the Countryside
June 14th, 2017Tucked away into the furthest corner of the Versailles grounds, the Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette’s playground, quiety waits for visitors to discover its hidden charms. Filled with “petites folies,” or “little extravagances,” this small palace with its whimiscal gardens and “play farm” are an unexpectedly light-hearted treat after the ornate grandeur of the main Palace. ... Read More
5 Incredible Rooms to Visit Inside the Louvre!
March 24th, 2017It’s common knowledge that the Louvre is filled with masterpieces – the “Mona Lisa” and the “Venus de Milo,” just to name two – but has anyone ever told you which rooms to visit in the Louvre? This list will show you where to find the most incredible spaces inside the museum that combine beautiful artworks with stunning architecture! ... Read More
The Best Paris Museum Exhibitions of 2017!
March 3rd, 2017The rest of 2017 is looking fabulous when it comes to art exhibitions! We’d like to share our top picks of temporary exhibitions that have been organized by the museums of Paris, from March through the end of the year. We guarantee that at least one of them will leave you feeling both inspired and enlightened, so mark your calendars! ... Read More
Paris’s Newest Museum is All About Scent
January 16th, 2017The Grand Musée du Parfum has finally opened its doors and is ready to take you through the history of olfactory pleasures! Whether you wear perfume every day or would rather go au naturel, this fascinating, high-tech museum is a wonderful walk through the history, chemistry and passion contained inside every little perfume bottle. ... Read More
7 Amazing Art Exhibitions Coming to Paris this Fall
September 14th, 2016This autumn, the museums of Paris are pulling out all the stops when it comes to art. From an interdisciplinary homage to the beloved writer Oscar Wilde to an intimate look into the life of Rembrandt – the undisputed master of Dutch art in the 17th century – you won’t want to miss these inspiring fall art exhibitions! ... Read More
A Look Inside the Petit Palais – a Beaux-Arts Masterpiece!
August 18th, 2016From its shining golden gates to its incredible mosaics, staircases and courtyard, every square inch of the Petit Palais is a masterpiece in itself. Add to that its diverse art collection, fascinating history and free admission, and you’ve got one of the best sites in the entire city! Come take a peek inside this amazing building. ... Read More
See 300 Years of Stunning Fashions in the Chicest City on Earth!
April 19th, 2016As one of the most important fashion capitals of the world, is there any place better than Paris to see an incredible fashion exhibition? Spanning three centuries and showcasing 300 exquisite garments, Fashion Forward, now showing at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, is an event that fashion lovers and costume design enthusiasts won’t want to miss! ... Read More
Paris Art Exhibitions Coming this Spring & Summer!
February 22nd, 2016The Fall-Winter art season will soon be coming to a close, which means a whole new, exciting tide of art will be flooding the museums of Paris. From Barbie and James Bond to Impressionism, Picasso and fashion, the Spring-Summer 2016 art season in Paris is not only going to be exciting, it’ll also please every type of viewer! ... Read More
Travel Back in Time at the Musée Gustave Moreau
January 5th, 2016Big names like the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay certainly deserve their good reputation, but there’s so much to discover in the small museums of Paris. At the Musée Gustave Moreau, you’ll dive into the past, discovering Moreau’s family home and art studio. Peer into the fantastical mind of this Symbolist painter, known for his elaborate settings and mythological subjects! ... Read More
The Fondation Louis Vuitton: An Architectural Masterpiece
August 26th, 2015Resembling a shiny cloud, futuristic sailing ship or even a glacial iceberg, the Fondation Louis Vuitton, designed by the world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, is a shining symbol of art and culture of the 21st century. Featuring some of the most avant-garde artistic works of our time, this new addition to the Paris skyline is a magnificent sight to behold. ... Read More
Now Showing at the Musée d’Orsay – Pierre Bonnard, Painter of Arcadia
July 2nd, 2015There’s a whole world to discover when it comes to Parisian art, especially art of the post-impressionist period. We visited the Pierre Bonnard Exhibition and found a body of work that is full of life and color. You may have never heard of Bonnard, but after seeing his lighthearted paintings, you’ll walk out of the Musée d’Orsay with a newfound love! ... Read More
The Best Special Art Exhibitions to See in Paris this Summer
June 22nd, 2015Every month a new art exhibition is being advertised in posters throughout Paris, and summer 2015 certainly doesn’t disappoint! Dive into the frivolous 18th-century world of “Tea, Coffee and Chocolate” at the Musée Cognacq-Jay or come to a deeper understanding of “Napoleon & Paris” at the Musée Carnavalet. There’s something for all tastes this summer in Paris! ... Read More
