🇫🇷France, Île-de-France
Your guide to Paris museums: from must-sees to hidden gems
Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 75007 Paris, France
The Sanctuary of Impressionism: Musée d'Orsay
I might love Orsay more than the Louvre. Masterpieces of Impressionism line the galleries, and sitting before Monet's Water Lilies, you lose all sense of time. The building itself, a former train station, is stunningly beautiful.
Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France
Museum home to Monet's monumental Water Lilies murals
Monet's Water Lilies room at the Orangerie. In this oval chamber, water lilies surround you in all 360 degrees, as if you've stepped inside the painting itself. Sitting quietly and gazing at them is pure bliss.
77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France
Rodin's iconic sculptures including 'The Thinker' set in beautiful gardens
Rodin Museum's gardens are spectacular. 'The Thinker' and 'The Burghers of Calais' stand gracefully among the greenery, offering the luxury of experiencing sculpture in an outdoor setting.
The rose garden is especially beautiful, and on sunny days you can sit on a bench and unwind. It's the most relaxing museum in Paris.
8 Av. du Mahatma Gandhi, 75116 Paris, France
Contemporary art museum designed by Frank Gehry
The Louis Vuitton Foundation is itself a work of art. The building's striking glass sail-like exterior is breathtaking. The curated exhibitions are consistently high-quality, making it a must-see for contemporary art enthusiasts.