BEST MUSEUMS TO VISIT IN PARIS

France is the fashion capital of the world, but it also has a world-renowned center of creativity. The city currently has 130 museums, that represent stunning architecture and exhibitions. Some Parisian museums have garnered more attention than others, but we’ve gathered all of our favorite ones. If you’re an art lover, take a look at this list of the Best Museums in Paris.

Best Museums in Paris

The Musée du Louvre

Musée du Louvre (Photo by Alexander Kagan on Unsplash)

King Philipe II of France ordered the construction of the Louvre with the goal to protect Paris from outside soldiers during the 12th century. After the French Revolution, it opened as a museum with a collection of 537 paintings. Today, it’s the most-visited art museum in the world.

Grand Palais

Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld at Grand Palais on June 20, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Anthony Ghnassia/Getty Images

The Grande Palais is a large historic site, exhibition hall, and museum located on the Champs-élysées. It’s also known for the place to be for Chanel’s runway shows in Paris.

Musée des Arts Décoratifs

70 Years of Christian Dior at Musée des Arts Decoratifs

As the name suggests, it’s a museum of decorative arts and design located in the Palais du Louvré. The museum also hosts exhibitions on fashion, advertising, furniture, tableware, and graphic arts.

Foundation Louis Vuitton

Foundation Louis Vuitton (Photo by Ninara on Flickr)

Founded by the LVMH Group, the foundation is committed to making art and culture accessible to all. It hosts temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art and events (concerts, performances, projections, dance). The building was designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry.

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