Top 3 Art Museums in Paris
♫ Tuesday, January 5th, 2010Paris is one of the most popular cities in all of Europe. With a rich history and a strong culture, tourists from around the world flock to Paris to get a sample of rich Parisian culture. Below are three Parisian art museums that should be included in any trip to Paris:
1. Centre Georges Pompidou- Perhaps one of the most iconic structures in Paris, Centre Georges Pompidou is a very modern building with color- coded mechanical systems made visual purposely by the architects that created the building. This museum houses art from the 18th century to current times with works from Matisse, Chagall, and Picasso.
2. Musee d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris- If you are looking for more modern art work, Musee d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris is your place! This museum has a large collection of 20th century avant- garde art, including pieces by Picasso and Kandinsky. An interesting piece of art work at Musee d’Art Moderne de la Ville is Raoul Dufy’s, “La Fee Electrice”, which pays homage to electricity!
3. Musee du Louvre- Musee du Louvre is yet another internationally recognized museum in Paris. This museum has the world’s most plentiful collection of brilliant art and antiques. Formally a royal palace, this museum also happens to be the world’s largest museum. With the arrival of Leonardo da Vinci and his famous portrait, “Mona Lisa”, the transition from royal palace to all- encompassing museum began. Musee du Louvre was officially opened as a museum in the 1600s but was not open to the public until 1793. Whenever tourists visit Musee du Louvre, they especially enjoy Le Jardin des Tuileries. This nearby garden is an extension of the Musee du Louvre, providing a beautiful floral garden with marble statues. This museum has reasonable admission prices, but admission is free on the first Sunday of the month.
Obviously, it is possible to devote an entire trip to discovering Parisian art museums. If your itinerary includes many other destinations like most European travel itineraries do, make sure to stop by at least one of the fabulous museums listed above. The experience will enrich your mind as well as your trip.
