Summary of Museums of Paris — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide

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The Museums of Paris are a collection of art museums located in Paris, France. The main attraction of the Museums of Paris is the Monet Garden, which is filled with impressionist and early 20th century paintings. The Museums of Paris also feature works by Renoir, and other artists.

• 00:00:00 The Louvre is a vast museum of art that covers a wide range of history and styles, including the Renaissance. The Grand Gallery is a popular place to visit, but there are many other paintings and sculptures to see if you have time. The museum is also home to pieces of French royal regalia, such as the crowns of Louis XV and Napoleon.
• 00:05:00 The Museums of Paris provide a snapshot of French history and art from the 1600s to the present. Highlights include the neoclassical and romantic styles of art, the first ruler to use Renaissance-inspired methods, and Napoleon's coronation as Emperor of France. The Orsay Gallery is noted for its impressionist paintings from the 19th century.
• 00:10:00 Paris is home to many museums, including the Musée d'Orsay, which features works from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One of the most famous painters of the Impressionist movement, Gustave Courbet, is also from Paris. Realist artists like Edward Manet and Auguste Renoir challenged the traditional subjects and techniques of art, and their work is on display at the Musée Rodin. Modern sculptor Auguste Rodin is also well-represented in Paris, with his works including the famous thinker sculpture.
• 00:15:00 The Museums of Paris are a collection of art museums located in Paris, France. The main attraction of the Museums of Paris is the Monet Garden, which is filled with impressionist and early 20th century paintings. The Museums of Paris also feature works by Renoir, and other artists.