Ah, the Louvre. The world’s most visited art museum. A former fortress, then palace, dating back to the 12th century. An icon of Paris. Chances are if you’re planning a trip to Paris, the Louvre is on your must-see list. But being the largest art museum in the world, planning a visit can be overwhelming. … Continue reading Pro Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit to the Louvre
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10 Things to See in the Louvre that Are Better than the Mona Lisa
I said it. I'm not harping on the Mona Lisa, she's cool and all. Actually, I could spend a lot of time examining her from different angles and pondering how her eyes can follow me wherever I go. But she's by far not my favorite thing to see in the Louvre. And I want to … Continue reading 10 Things to See in the Louvre that Are Better than the Mona Lisa
A Quirky Museum Filled with Taxidermy
Undoubtedly, one of the best parts of living in Paris is having a zillion amazing museums at your fingertips. Whit and I are major museum nerds. We like almost any kind of museum - fine art, science, natural history - whatever it is, we want to learn about it. Paris has a number of world-famous … Continue reading A Quirky Museum Filled with Taxidermy
