Things to do in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Museums

July 8, 2021 Kandra Bartel

Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
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172 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France +33 1 47 03 42 20 http://www.artclub.fr/?PHPSESSID=urcaukvs9rg7ef2v171lorvoh4
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2. Louvre Museum

99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France +33 1 40 20 53 17 [email protected] http://www.louvre.fr
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4.5 based on 99,632 reviews

Louvre Museum

Home to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Louvre is considered the world's greatest art museum, with an unparalleled collection of items covering the full spectrum of art through the ages.

Reviewed By 419udays - Pune, India

This was my second visit here The place is mesmerising what with loads of historic information on the audio guide as you traverse through various lounges Painting and Sculptures were our forte then and now also

3. Jeu de Paume

1 Place de la Concorde, 60500 Paris France +33 1 47 03 12 50 http://www.jeudepaume.org/
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Jeu de Paume

A leading pole for the exhibition of photographic and other images, from the 19th to the 21st century (cinema, video, installation, etc.). Jeu de Paume produces, coproduces and hosts exhibitions as well as film programmes, symposiums, and public activities

Reviewed By KiwiGroom - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I like photography especially older photography / images and the efforts people made to capture history. We visited when the Dorothea Lange exhibition was on display and I particularly liked the Great Depression photos while my wife thought the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII were the more interesting work. Like most galleries view the website and take a view on whether it's for you or not.

4. Musee de l'Orangerie

Jardin des Tuileries - Cote Seine, 75001 Paris France +33 1 44 77 80 07 [email protected] http://www.musee-orangerie.fr
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Musee de l'Orangerie

Reviewed By ayubq2013 - Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Paris has numerous fascinating museums, but if I am asked to pick my favourite, I would probably choose Musée de l’Orangerie. This small museum, tucked in the West corner of of the famous Tuileries Gardens, next to the Place de la Concorde, houses a wonderful collection of impressionist and post impressionist paintings. The museum is most famous as the permanent home of the eight large water lily murals by Claude Monet. These 8 panels, 2 metres high and spanning 91 metres length, are arranged in 2 oval rooms purpose built for the paintings. Monet is said to have helped with the architectural design, with skylights for observing the paintings in natural light. The effect is absolutely stunning. A visit to the l’Orangerie only to see Monet’s water lilies can be a justification in itself, but the museum offers much more. It also contains fascinating paintings by Cezanne, Matisse, Modigliani, Picasso, Renoir, Rousseau, Sisley, Utrillo and others. Built in 1852 as a store for citrus plants of the Tuileries Gardens, l’Orangerie was turned into an art gallery after WWI. It was remodelled several times since, notably once after WWI to house Monet’s water lilies and subsequently after 1960 to accommodate the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collections acquired in 1959 and 1963 respectively. We found the l’Orangerie less crowded than most other museums in Paris. if one is willing to spend 2 to 3 hours, it is possible to take in the entire museum in one visit, something not feasible in most other museums. Overall, a very pleasant and rewarding museum visit.

5. Musee des Arts Decoratifs

107 rue de Rivoli, 75058 Paris France +33 1 44 55 57 50 [email protected] http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr
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Musee des Arts Decoratifs

Museum with incredible and well laid-out collection of furniture and clothing designs form the Middle Ages all the way through the 21st century. Make sure you leave enough time to see all the floors.

Reviewed By BillemonM - Brussels, Belgium

This little gem is lostnext to the Louvre, yet the collection is worth a visit. I loved the art deco collection, the throne of Napoleon and the jewelry collection

6. Musee en Herbe

23 Rue de l'Arbe sec, 75001 Paris France +33 1 40 67 97 66 [email protected] http://www.musee-en-herbe.com
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Musee en Herbe

7. BelAirFineArt

190 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France http://www.belairfineart.com/fr/gallery/18/overview
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8. Musee de l'Illusion PARIS

rue Saint Denis, 75001 Paris France +33 9 73 67 01 27 [email protected] http://museedelillusion.fr/
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Musee de l'Illusion PARIS

My first is surrealist, my second is as educational as it is playful and my third is a unique curiosity. Who am I? ... The optical illusion! Our concept? Exercise our small gray cells by providing a scientific and rational explanation that our eyes can not explain or understand. Wherever you come from and whatever your age, we open the doors of this parallel world.

Reviewed By MarijaB297

Modern and unique museum interesting for kids and adults. It's allowed to take photos, staff is kind and helpful.Try to solve super difficult wooden games/puzzles in Museum!

9. Musee du barreau de Paris

25 rue du Jour, 75001 Paris France +33 1 44 32 47 48 http://www.avocatparis.org/entre-nous/culture/le-musee-du-barreau/le-musee-du-barreau-de-paris
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Musee du barreau de Paris

10. Musee Breguet De Paris

6 Place Vendome, 75001 Paris France +33 1 47 03 65 00 http://www.breguet.com/fr/histoire/musees-breguet/mus%C3%A9e-breguet-de-paris
Musee Breguet De Paris

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