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Explore the Cité des Sciences: Paris’ Premier Science and Industry Museum

Joshua Liu09 mins

Are you looking for something a bit off the beaten path in Paris? Are you visiting with kids? If so, the sprawling Science and Industry Museum/Center in Paris (Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie) is a delightful place to spend a morning or afternoon in pursuit of fun, learning, and discovery. Designed for children aged 2 to 18, this vast center includes numerous thematic attractions and areas, including an impressive planetarium.

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Ultimate Guide to Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris

Melissa Sullivan08 mins

First established in the late 18th century by the Abbot Henri Grégoire as a conservatory designed to highlight industrial innovation and development, the Musée des Arts et Métiers opened its doors as a public museum in 1802. This often-overlooked but fascinating Parisian institution will delight any visitor who is passionate about the history of science, engineering, technological development, or inventions. The museum, which has undergone intensive renovations in recent years, traces the history of important inventions and technological advancements from Antiquity to the present day. Over 80,000 objects and artifacts, along with approximately 20,000 technical drawings, make up the permanent collection, categorized into seven main thematic areas: industrial materials, construction, communication, scientific instruments, mechanics, energy, and transportation.

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Discover the Musée du Luxembourg: History and Highlights

Debbie Kelly05 mins

The Musée du Luxembourg is Paris’ oldest public museum, having first opened its doors in 1750 (albeit in another building, the Palais du Luxembourg). It has experienced numerous transformations over the years but has consistently maintained a significant role in the city’s vibrant artistic life. Notably, it was the first museum to organize a group exhibit dedicated to the Impressionist school, a collection that is now permanently housed at the nearby Musee d’Orsay.

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Explore the Orangerie Museum: A Hidden Gem in Paris

Billy Conley05 mins

As its name suggests, the Musee de l’Orangerie is housed in the former Orangery of the Tuileries Gardens, built in 1852. This historic building now showcases one of French impressionist painter Claude Monet’s most luminous achievements:Les Nymphéas, a series of eight murals that took four years to complete, serving as a poignant meditation on peace during the turbulent times of World War I.

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Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Picasso Museum in Paris

Vodka Man04 mins

The Musée National Picasso in Paris, while less renowned than its larger counterpart in Barcelona, showcases one of the most comprehensive collections of works from the famous Spanish Cubist artist. Following a significant renovation, this museum now features 40 rooms housing approximately 400 artworks on permanent display, which includes over 250 paintings. The collection is drawn from a remarkable total of 5,000 works, encompassing around 1,700 drawings, nearly 300 sculptures, and various other mediums. Masterpieces includeMan With a Guitarand studies for the celebratedDemoiselles d’Avignon, the original of which is held at MOMA in New York.

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Top Street Food and Fast Casual Dining in Paris

Martin Ruiz08 mins

Despite the city of light’s reputation for street fare like crepes, finding high-quality fast food in Paris can be hit-and-miss. Especially in areas with a heavy tourist presence, the risk of ending up with a stale, gummy crepe or a sandwich prepared with questionable hygiene practices is present. Luckily, Paris also offers some excellent street food options for the whole family, as long as you know where to go (and what to avoid).

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Discover Passy: Elegant and Serene Paris Neighborhood

Vodka Russia09 mins

With its stately 19th century Haussmanian buildings, wide, leafy avenues, and mostly upwardly mobile residents, the Passy neighborhood in the 16th arrondissement has become synonymous with chic. However, it also boasts cute, hidden alleyways, quiet yet fascinating museums that few ever bother to see, as well as top-rate yet unpretentious restaurants and fine boutiques. In short, it has a whiff of a Parisian village about it.

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