Last Updated on August 8, 2020 by AW Traveller
During a visit to the museum, there are two types of people: those who suffer and enthusiasts. However, some museums manage to put everyone in agreement. They are testimonies of culture, art or history, they impress us, they are on the list of things to visit of thousands of tourists; museums are small worlds apart from where it is good to cultivate, look, admire and question oneself. Because France is full of museums all more interesting than the others, we have established a list of most famous museums in France. However, we warn you, this top 10 may put art and culture on your vacation!
10. Orangerie Museum (Musée de l’Orangerie)
We begin this ranking by capital. While passing through Tuileries, you will not be able to miss Musée de l’Orangerie. Works of most famous artists are presented. Among them, Monet, Cezanne or Picasso. Works that are a testimony of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist current. Nymphéas will be an essential work of this museum. These are 2 large oval-shaped rooms that host 8 paintings of the composition of Impressionist pioneer Claude Monnet. It will only take you a moment to notice the importance of work done. But much more time will be needed to have a chance to capture all the details.
09. Grevin Museum
Inaugurated in 1882, Musée Grévin is a museum that allows the whole family to agree. Each generation can find emblematic figures of his time. Great champions, your favorite stars of all times or scenes of Voice. This museum offers much more than meeting contemporary emblematic figures. Indeed, he also proposes to get an idea of emblematic figures who wrote world history. From oldest to newest, you are given the chance to take a moment alongside your idols, whatever they may be.
08. Orsay Museum (Musée d’Orsay)
In 1900, a train station was built to house World Expo. It was only later, in 1986, that Orsay train station became Musée d’Orsay. Collections and a wide range of 19th-century arts are presented. Thus, a day may not be enough to appreciate each of the works as they deserve. Nevertheless, during your visit, several works are essential figures. Among them, we count lunch on the grass of Manet, toppies of Monet, or Apples and Oranges of Paul Cezanne.
07. Centre Pompidou
Then-president, Georges Pompidou, a great art lover, wanted to highlight modern arts. It was in 1977, under Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, that center was inaugurated. Like Moma of New York or Tate Modern of London, this museum is home to some of the largest collections of modern art in the world. Among his collections, we find the greatest currents who participated in writing the history of modern arts. Photography, design or audiovisual arts will surprise visitors. Before you set foot on it, just look at the building to understand that it is a trip. Innovative and futuristic at the time of its construction, Pompidou Center alone is an emblematic architectural figure of the 20th century.
06. Rodin Museum
As you can see, Rodin’s museum takes its name from Auguste Rodin, an artist but especially great sculptor of the nineteenth century. This museum presents most of Rodin’s works but also some other works from his collection. For example, there are some paintings by Renoir and Monet. The museum is located in Hotel Biron, a place with undeniable charm that was, for a time, a place of inspiration for the artist. At the end of your visit, let yourself be surprised by a beautiful garden where sculpture comes to take its place in the middle of nature to awaken your senses.
05. The Pool (La Piscine Museum)
Although Paris has more impressive places than any other, it is not only one with quality museums. Nothing like Pool Roubaix to illustrate this. High place of art and culture, this museum is one of the most impressive and famous in France. As the name suggests, this place was a pool for 50 years. A most pleasant place to art deco architecture. In addition to its architecture, pool houses splendid collections and influences. Paintings, sculpture, design … a diversity that offers visitors a walk through ages and arts.
04. Paris Museum of Modern Art
A few minutes from Eiffel Tower, take time to discover the Museum of Modern Arts in the city of Paris. At once sober and imposing, this building stands proudly in the Parisian panorama. A must for any Parisian getaway. His collections are dedicated to modern arts. Ideal to know a little more about the arts of the nineteenth century. Among various artists on display, we find, among others, Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest artists of the nineteenth-century who has largely contributed to the initiation and deepening of many currents, such as Cubism.
03. City of Science
Far from paintings and sculptures, the direction now to the city of science and industry. A place of popularization of science that allows everyone to explore multiple sciences and discover the least secret. The city of science is an ideal place for a family outing. Besides, spaces are specially designed for little ones to make their own experiences. This museum is therefore naturally part of our ranking for its exhibitions and special attention given to toddlers.
02. Petit Palais Museum
As you walk in 8th arrondissement, you will be called by its architecture of the most complex. All you have to do is go through it and discover collections from different periods. From antiquity to first world war, collections are diverse and will make you travel. Take advantage of the opportunity given by this museum to discover all kinds of arts: from painting to sculpture to objects of Renaissance. One thing is certain, the cultural richness of the museum makes that you will not remain insensitive.
01. Louvre Museum
We could not share a ranking that did not include Louvre. The most famous Parisian museum has welcomed more than 8 million visitors in 2017. Located in the former Louvre Palace, Louvre houses collections of all kinds that reflect times and cultures. With its 210,000 m² of exhibition space, this museum is full of art. Most famous of them such as Mona Lisa or Venus de Milo are real Parisian stars. However, many others also deserve attention. During a stay in Paris, do not hesitate to visit the galleries of the Louvre.
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