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The Château de Versailles, a witness to French history just a stone's throw from Paris

Located southwest of Paris, in the Yvelines department, the Château de Versailles is one of the region's most visited tourist sites. With 7 million visitors a year (approximately), the estate offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in history - history with a capital H - and in the daily life of the court between the 17th and 18th centuries.
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The Musée de la Libération de Paris, a visit to the heart of the Resistance

Lovers of contemporary history will be delighted by the new Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin. Inaugurated in August 2019, it brings together works and other historical documents from the Musée du Général Leclerc, originally located above the Gare Montparnasse, as well as from Antoinette Sasse and the Fondation du Maréchal Leclerc de Hauteclocque.
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Good deal: reduced tickets thanks to the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower has a little gift for us. From November 28 to December 16, 2022, when purchasing a ticket to visit the Iron Lady, enjoy reduced fees for other monuments in the area.
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Louvre Museum: Must-see masterpieces

The Louvre Museum is one of the most visited museums in the world, and houses some of the most famous works. Here are the must-sees on your next visit.
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Tourism: museums open on Tuesdays in Paris

A lot of national museums are closed on Tuesdays, but most of them remain open. Make sure you have checked if the exhibition you want to see is open to the public before you come!
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Pierre Soulages: where to see the works of the master of abstract art in Paris?

Renowned French artist Pierre Soulages passed away on October 26, 2022. His work, however, remains immortal: to admire the paintings and engravings of this great artist, head for the museums of contemporary art in Paris.
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Parisiennes Citoyennes, the exhibition about women’s empowerment at Paris Musée Carnavalet

From September 28, 2022, to January 29, 2023, learn more about the history of feminism and women’s rights in Paris, thanks to the exclusive “Parisiennes citoyennes!” exhibition displayed by the Musée Carnavalet.
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Claude Monet's Maison Impressionniste, the museum of the painter's life in Argenteuil

To discover the life of Claude Monet, there's no need to go as far as Giverny, as the Maison Impressionniste de Claude Monet in Argenteuil is home to an immersive museum about the painter.
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Paris: mystery at the Invalides, two canons of the Musée de l’Armée are missing

Two canons from the Musée de l’Armée at the Invalides have disappeared! Have them been stolen or simply placed somewhere else? Anyway, this July 8, 2022, the museum has filed a complaint about theft of cultural property.
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Histoires Naturelles exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs - Pictures

From April 14 to May 29, 2022, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs displays an exhibition within the nave, called “Histoires Naturelles, Dation François-Xavier et Claude Lalanne” shining a light the admission of 16 pieces of work and 38 drawings by the famous couple into the museum’s collections. Do not miss the exceptional musical event provided without extra cost, this Saturday May 7 in the nave and the famous Museums Night on Saturday May 14.
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Exceptional nocturne: celebrate the Water Lilies at the Musée de l'Orangerie

The Musée de l'Orangerie is extending its opening hours: exceptionally, on April 29, 2022, the museum will open its doors in the evening for a special nocturne to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the donation of Monet's Water Lilies.
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Giovanni Boldini exhibition at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is devoting an exhibition to the works of Italian artist Giovanni Boldini, entitled Giovanni Boldini, Le Plaisirs et les jours, from March 29 to July 24, 2022.
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Musée du Louvre: Byzantium and Eastern Christianity department to open in 2024-2025

On February 1, Laurence Des Cars, current President of the Musée du Louvre, spoke to the Élysée Palace about the forthcoming opening of the Department of Byzantine and Oriental Christian Art, and in particular about the timetable for its completion. See you in 2024 or 2025 to discover the 1,200 pieces on display at the museum!
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The Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Musée du Quai Branly…: 5 Paris museums listed as the best in France

Which place will be named best museum, best landmark or most remarkable venue in France this year? While waiting to discover the winners this November 10, the Tiqets website – behind this contest – shares the nominees of the 2021 edition. And at least 5 museums in Paris are listed. Here they are.
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From Afar, travelling Materials and Objects: the compelling Louvre exhibition

From September 22, 2021 to July 4, 2022, the Louvre Petite Galerie houses the “From Afar, travelling Materials and Objects” exhibition following the traces of masterpiece trade between faraway worlds.
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The Cinémathèque Française, a movie temple in the heart of Bercy

Screening sessions, library, museum, festivals… The Cinémathèque Française is the perfect place if you want to learn more about the history of cinema.
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7 museums in Paris to rediscover on sunny days

As summer goes into extra time, keep on enjoying the last sunbeams. Come along and discover museums to visit on sunny days!
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European Heritage Days 2021 in Paris: Musée d’Ennery

For European Heritage Days 2021 in Paris, discover one of the best-kept secrets in town: the wonderful collection of items from the Far East at the Musée d’Ennery. Meet on Saturday September 18, 2021 for a free one-hour-long guided tour. Caution, booking is mandatory.
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Covid: health pass required for all events over 50 people

During his televised address as part of the fight against Covid, French President Emmanuel Macron is to announce – according to parliamentarians – the health pass is to be extended to and compulsory in many places starting from July 21, 2021. What are the venues it applies to? Keep reading to find out more!
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Paris: where will the terrorism memorial museum be?

A new national cultural place is to open by 2027 in Paris: it will be a terrorism memorial museum which project had been announced in 2018 by Emmanuel Macron. Here is what we know so far.