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Paris
2019-01-04 12:50:09
The city of Paris is a treasure trove for any art lover. Paris has many art museums. The largest Parisian art museum (and one of the largest museums in the entire world) is the Louvre. The Louvre is located in the center of Paris in the first arrondissement, or Parisian city district, a block from the Seine. Visitors approach the museum via several entrances. The most famous entrance is the glass pyramid designed by architect I. M. Pei. The museum is divided into three sections; the Sully, Richelieu, and Denon wings. Two other Parisian art museums nearby are the Orangerie and the Musee D’Orsay. The Orangerie is located in a corner of the Jardin des Tuileries. The museum showcases a collection of Monet’s famous water lily paintings as well as works by other Impressionists. The Musee D’Orsay is housed in a former railway terminal. Visitors will find five floors that focus primarily on 19th century art as well as sculpture and photographs.Modern and Non-European ArtParis has several museums devoted to modern art as well. The Pompidou Center showcases works by Alexander Calder as well other contemporary art exhibits. There’s a fifth-floor restaurant and a child’s exploration area. Visit the Musee du Quai Branly for a look at art from the Americas, Africa, and Australia. The Quai Branly is a short walk from the Eiffel Tower.The Opera and BalletThe Paris Opera is a world-renowned stage for the fine arts. With a ceiling painted by famed artist Marc Chagall, the opera is home to the Paris Opera Ballet and the Opera de Paris. The ballet was founded in the 17th century by a French king. The Paris Opera Ballet has staged historically important works by choreographers from Taglioni to Bejart. The opera was founded in the late 19th century.Paris Museum PassThe Paris Museum Pass is available for two to six days. Visitors pay a single fee and are granted access to more than 60 museums all over Paris as well as other attractions. These include the Saint Chappelle and Concierge prison where Marie Antoinette was held before being executed. The pass may be purchased with a credit card in many different Parisian locations as well as in advance online.Historical CafesParisian life has often centered around hours spent drinking coffee and watching others. Writers and artists have contemplated great works of art while sipping a cup of coffee and slowly munching on a pain au chocolate. Visit Les Deux Margot, where Ernest Hemingway found inspiration for his masterworks.
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2019-01-04 12:13:55