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Last updated: 24 November, 2022
Expert travel writer: Anna Brooke

Few countries have defined the history of Western art like France; from the 19th century onwards, the country was considered the epicentre of the art world, with Paris as its heart. The city was the home to world-renowned artists such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Rodin and Dali, and central to movements like Impressionism, Cubism and Pointillism.

Even today, cutting-edge galleries house the best modern and contemporary art, in spectacular buildings whose architecture is as much an attraction as the art inside. But the city is also an art capital thanks to its museums, which showcase everything from non-Western indigenous art and medieval sculpture, to Renaissance art and Impressionism.

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Price: Free
Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 18+
When: All year around
Wagram Room at Musee Cognacq-Jay, filled with wooden polished furniture , paintings on each wall and a chandelier in the centre
Experience

Cognacq-Jay Museum

Paris, IIe-de-France, France

Set in the old Hotel Donon, this museum houses a collection of 18th-century art collected by a department store mogul.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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A front view of the entrance to Dali museum. The museum name is displayed on a black shop banner and there is a squared window with artwork displayed
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Dali Paris

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

This museum in the Montmartre neighbourhood is dedicated to the surrealist Salvador Dali, displaying over 300 of his works. Dali lived and painted in Paris for many years.

Best for ages: 18+ | £8

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Inside view of the museum where a man is stood inside another room looking around. The room is filled with Gustave's paintings
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Gustave Moreau Museum

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Dedicated to the works of Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau, this museum is housed in his former home and studio.

Best for ages: 18+ | £5

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Montmartre Street Art Tour with an Artist

Montmartre Street Art Tour with an Artist

Paris

Where art history meets Street Art! ​Because of its artistic history and beautiful church on top of the hill, Montmartre is called the most...

€36 | Rating 4.87 / 5 [70 ratings]

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Invader Hunt - Street Art Tour of le Marais

Invader Hunt - Street Art Tour of le Marais

Paris

Visit one of the most interesting neighbourhoods of Paris and discover its hidden treasures. Get ready and install the free application to c...

€36 | Rating 4.95 / 5 [21 ratings]

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Street Art tour in Paris - Discover Paris murals !

Street Art tour in Paris - Discover Paris murals !

Paris

With this 2,5 hour and 8km tour, you will cross in Segway a modern district of Paris (off the beaten tracks!). You will discover many murals...

€59 | Rating 4.97 / 5 [115 ratings]

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Louvre Museum & Musée d'Orsay - Exclusive Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)

Louvre Museum & Musée d'Orsay - Exclusive Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)

Paris

Beat the queues and admire some of history's most treasured artworks at the Louvre Museum and Musée d'Orsay on this exclusive tour. Enjoy re...

€222 | Rating 4.98 / 5 [65 ratings]

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Our writer’s picks of the best places to stay near this experience, closest first

Le Bristol Paris

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

A legendary Paris grande dame hotel and altar to old-school opulence, at the historical heart of the city. 

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Hotel Bachaumont

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

A hip, Haussmann-style hotel is a fab base for anyone looking to mix sightseeing with shopping and nightlife. Uber-central, close to the Louvre, and with a brasserie and bars worth staying in for.

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Hotel Duo Paris

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

A designer boutique bolthole that’s perfectly positioned for the stylish, gay-friendly Marais district and Centre Pompidou.

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Hotel Le Pradey

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

In a perfect Louvre-adjacent location, this witty, original boutique hotel pays homage to Parisian style.

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Destination guides including or relevant to this experience

Paris

Ile-de-France, France

Crammed with iconic buildings, world-class art and a culinary scene steeped in history, Paris is one of the world’s great capitals, overflowing with style, romance, and art de vivre. 

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