Must-see museums in Paris: the ultimate guide for art lovers

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on April 24th, 2024 at 10:41 p.m.
Paris is the capital of art, with hundreds of museums of all kinds. Faced with such a vast choice, it's easy to lose your head! So why not start with the capital's must-see museums?

Some places have been around forever: whatever their age, they are so iconic that they seem to have always been part of the landscape. So much so, in fact, that we eventually stop noticing them and forget about them. What a shame! In Paris, in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the abundance of things to do, it's easy to overlook the best-known and most popular sites, starting with the must-see museums that we think we know by heart.

What if we were to embark on a great adventure, rediscovering these emblematic places? Our journey takes us to the four corners of the capital, to the must-see museums of Paris. Let's play the tourist and put on our innocent eyes to visit Paris as if for the first time. Let yourself be surprised by these must-see art venues, which may well have a few more surprises in store for you...

From the world-famous Louvre to the zany Musée Grévin, from the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle to the Centre Pompidou and the Musée Carnavalet, take your pick from our selection of must-see museums in Paris.

Art, history, science, world cultures, artists' houses: the options are numerous, and they should satisfy every curiosity! Where should you start your cultural journey in Paris?

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