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The former palace of kings, the Louvre, has embraced the history of France for eight centuries.
Designed since its creation in 1793 as a universal museum, its collections, which are among the
most beautiful in the world, cover several millennia and a territory stretching from America to the
borders of Asia. You will be able to see Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, or Roman antiquities, Islamic
arts, Italian and Northern European sculptures, Italian, Spanish, and English paintings, and
French masterpiece paintings from the 19th century.
The Musée d’Orsay is original in the specificity of its building, a former train station transformed
into a fine arts museum, and the diversity of its collections: paintings, sculptures, art objects,
architectural models, drawings, etc. Visitors can experience masterpieces by renowned painters
such as Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Gauguin, and many others. The Musée d’Orsay is also
renowned for its collection of sculptures, furniture, and decorative art objects.
From rooms to corridors, from corridors to bays, the museum’s journey reveals the diversity of
the collection and the territories of creation in all practices: photography, moving images,
painting, sculpture, design, architecture, experimental films, and videos are some of the main
activities you can enjoy there.
Located in the heart of Paris, on the banks of the Seine, and listed as a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO, the Conciergerie is one of the oldest vestiges of the Palais de la Cité, a residence and
seat of power of the kings of France in the Middle Ages.
Located in the heart of Paris, the Petit Palais is a true cultural and architectural gem. A true hymn
to light, with its galleries lit by zenithal openings and its interior garden, this museum offers
visitors a fascinating journey through the history of art.
Its architecture, combining classicism and modernity, its exceptional dimensions, and its
remarkable volumes make it a cultural and heritage asset separately. The Grand Palais is made
up of three distinct parts: the Nave, the National Galleries, and the Palais de la Découverte.
It is situated facing the Eiffel Tower. The Museum of Modern Art occupies the east wing of the
Palais de Tokyo, a building built in 1937 for the Universal Exhibition. The museum has exceptional
in situ works, such as the first unfinished version of La Danse by Matisse or La Fée Electrique, a
monumental masterpiece by Raoul Dufy, recently restored and which can now be admired using
new tools. Contemporary art is also at the heart of the museum’s project, and artists as essential
as Boltanski, Parreno, Buren, and Peter Doig are represented.
The Hôtel national des Invalides also carries the emblematic values of the Republic through
ceremonies of national, civil, and military tributes, military taking up of arms, and farewell to
arms. The Dome also houses the mausoleum of Vauban, the tombs of Napoleon II, known as the
Eaglet, Joseph and Jérôme Bonaparte, generals Bertrand and Duroc, as well as those of the
illustrious marshals Foch and Lyautey.
The Toulouse Museum is the second-largest natural history museum in France in terms of the
number of visitors and the wealth of its collections, which date back more than 150 years. As well
as conserving 2.5 million specimens, studying and sharing them is at the heart of our approach.
By cultivating curiosity and the pleasure of discovery and by disseminating scientific culture, the
museum helps to ensure that everyone has the knowledge they need to examine the man-natureEnvironment relationships at the heart of today’s social and environmental issues.
A visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon is a must for art lovers. Discover the works of Picasso,
Rodin, El Greco, and much more. You can discover works by Italian masters, Flemish and French
paintings from the 17th century, as well as collections of works by Jules Chéret and Rodin. Today,
the museum has a rich and varied collection of more than 6,000 works, from the 15th to the 20th
centuries.
Louis XIII decided to have it rebuilt in 1631. The construction extended until 1634 and was at the
origin of the castle we know today. It includes more than 700 rooms, 67 staircases, 2153
windows, and 352 fireplaces on an area of 850 hectares. The Hall of Mirrors is the emblem of the
splendor of Versailles, and it greatly impressed the apprentices. The Palace of Versailles, its
gardens, and its estate shine throughout the world!
There are several sites and places of interest to visit in Chantilly, although there are two features
for which the town is known: the Château de Chantilly and whipped cream! Chantilly is listed as
a ‘town of art and history’. It takes 1 hour to visit the château and 30 minutes to visit the park and
gardens.