Paris has always been about history and its majestic stories of the people and events of the past. Once you have settled in your Paris vacation rental, you should definitely go out and visit these world famous museums. Don't know where to start? That's easy. Here is a list of the most popular museum in Paris that should be in your vacation's to-do list.
• Louvre
Of course, your trip to Paris will not be complete if you have not visited the Louvre. Holiday rental Paris packages often include a trip to this museum because it is the flagship museum of the city. Louvre museum is home to the world's most diverse collection of sculpture, painting, ornamental objects, artifacts, and a whole repository of the history of art. When you visit Louvre, your mind can feast on the works of Vermeer, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, to name a few. Also, the famous Mona Lisa is kept here along with Venus de Milo. When you get tired of strolling in the museum, you can always have a breath of fresh air in the nearby Tuileries gardens. A number of snacks and drinks are available here so you can also freshen up and re-energized before you enter the museum once more.
• National Museum of Modern Art at the Centre Pompidou
Make the most out of your stay your Paris vacation rental and visit as many museums as you can. Aside from the Louvre, you can also go to the National Museum of Modern Art at the Centre Pompidou. This museum was inaugurated in the year 1977 and has been a temple for the modern art and its proponents. The museum is home to the most extravagant collection of the 20th century art. The MNAM has 50,000 installations which consist of paintings, sculptures, architecture, and other forms of media. Every year, the museum renews their collection so there is always something new to see. If you are a fan of Pop Art and Cubism, then you are in for a treat as the museum dedicated two floors for art works under these genres.
• Musee d Orsay
Those who are staying with you in your Paris apartments holiday must have mentioned Musee d Orsay when the conversation touched the museum topic. Musee d Orsay is one of Paris' landmark museums as it is in proximity with the Louvre museum. Many say that the bridge between Louvre and Musee d Orsay is the bridge that connects classical art and contemporary art. As a museum, Musee d Orsay gained popularity for their exhibition of Dega's works alongside Monet's famous water lilies. The museum also houses the works of Manet, Delacroix, Van Gogh and Gaugin.
Art and its significance are very evident in the Parisian culture. While you are staying in your Paris vacation rental, make sure to visit these museums and experience a deeper appreciation for the works of great artists. Most of these museums are accessible by train, cab, or rented vehicle so you do not have to worry about the transportation.
Martin Wynn
