#FLOFavourite: art in Paris

Paris is home to some of the most famed and revered artwork in the world, there are so many great museums and art galleries to visit. Here is our guide to the best arts and cultural spots that Paris has to offer.

Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou is not only one of the most unique looking structures in Paris, if not the world, it also has incredible panoramic views of Paris from the 6th floor. The Gallery is home to a collection of modern and contemporary artwork from the start of the 19th century to present day. The museum features intriguing art installations, photography, painting and film. Artwork featured includes works by Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse and Pierre Bonnard.

Tickets purchased for the galleries will provide access to the 6th floor, where you can see the sun setting over Paris with views of the Eiffel tower in the distance and Sacre-Coeur Basilica perched quite beautifully at the top of the Montmartre district. 

#FLOFavourite: The Centre Pompidou is definitely one of the most intriguing structures in the world. Designed by a team comprising Richard Roger, Renzo Piano and Gianfranco Fanchini

 Location: 

Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris, France

Price: 

14 EUR (Admission to all exhibitions, Museums and views of Paris)

5 EUR (View of Paris from 6th Floor)

Opening Hours:

Monday – Closed ,  Tuesday to Sunday- 11am -10pm

The Louvre

The Louvre is one of the most famed museums in the world and home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa painting. The Mona Lisa is the most famous piece of artwork in the world and hangs behind bulletproof glass.  With over 30,000 pieces of artwork on display, the Louvre has so much more to offer with artwork from the 7th century BS to the 19th century and one of the most extensive collections of Egyptian and Roman art in the world. The glass pyramid entrance to the Louvre by Architect I.M. Pei is as much a draw to the museum as the artwork.

We recommend you book your ticket for the Louvre online to skip the queue. Don’t expect to view the entire art collection in one day, it would take quite a few days to complete!

#FLOFavourite: Two pieces of sculptured art we love include the sculpture of the goddess Aphrodite ‘Venus de Milo’, and the ‘The Raft of the Medusa’ by Theodore Gericault.

Location:

Musée du Louvre, 75058 Paris - France

Price: 

17 EUR (Online with Quick Entry ) 15 EUR (Ticket purchased at the museum)

Opening Hours:

 Mon, Thurs, Sat, Sun- 9 am – 6 pm, Tues – Closed, Wed, Fri- 9 – 9.45pm.

 On the first Saturday of every month, the museum opens from 6pm-9.45pm and with free entry for all.

Palais de Tokyo

The Palais de Tokyo is a trendy contemporary art gallery celebrating the works of artists today. The gallery does not feature a permanent collection but you will find some of the most intriguing temporary exhibitions.  The gallery remains open till midnights so don’t expect an early start there!  Whilst you are there check out the galley restaurant Monsieur Bleu which has a beautiful courtyard that overlooks the Eiffel tower, the perfect for a post exhibition dinner.

#FLOFavourite: YOYO at Palais de Tokyo is located in the basement of the museum and hosts very cool events from live music, clubs nights to fashion shows.  

 Location: 

13, avenue du Président Wilson, 75 116 Paris

Price: 

12 EUR (Access to permanent and temporary exhibitions)

Opening Hours: 

Daily Noon -12 am ( Closed Tuesdays)

 

Musee d’Orsay

The Musee D’Orsay displays artwork from the period 1848 to 1914, the museum features a collection of the countries prized painting and sculptures; displaying some of the best impressionist artwork from the likes of Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh and several pieces of sculptured art. The gallery is located on the banks of the Seine, in a former railway station that was transformed into a museum of art in 1986. The museum itself is seen to be a ‘work of art’.

#FLOFavourite: La rue Montorgueil, a Paris. Fete du 30 Juin 1878 by Claude Monet. The impressionist pieces is a striking display of French patriotism.  

 Location:

 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France

Price: 

12 EUR (Access to permanent and temporary exhibitions)

Opening hours: 

Monday - Closed, Tuesday to Sunday – 9.30 am - 6 pm (open till 9 pm on Thursday)