Sin ninguna duda uno de los edificios más opulentos del mundo, el Palacio de Versalles es el paradigma de la realeza de Francia. A pedido de Luis XIV, los arquitectos Louis Le Vau y Jules Hardouin comenzaron la construcción del Palacio de Versalles en el sitio en el que hasta ese momento se hallaba una pequeña cabaña de caza del antiguo rey. Versalles se convirtió en uno de los palacios más grandes de toda Europa y llegó a albergar a unos 20.000 miembros de la corte al mismo tiempo. El interior del palacio es deslumbrante y algunas de sus salas más famosas son los Apartamentos Reales y la Galería de los Espejos. En los jardines del palacio también encontrarán el Gran Trianon (1687) y el Pequeño Trianon (1762). En el año 1919 la Galería de los Espejos se ubicó en el eje de la política mundial a ser el sitio de la firma del Tratado de Versalles. Un ejemplo maravilloso de la arquitectura barroca francesa, este Patrimonio de la Humanidad designado por la UNESCO enamora con su grandeza y sus leyendas a todo aquel que lo visita.
Fondation Louis Vuitton is an iconic landmark in the City of Light, known both for its awe-inspiring architecture and significance to the world of art. Located adjacent to the Jardin d'Acclimation, at the Bois de Boulogne Park, it is a magnificent glass and steel structure designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. It houses 11 galleries and a massive 350-seater auditorium, along with showcasing performing arts and contemporary art exhibitions. The art collection includes the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons and more that are owned by LVMH. There is also a bookshop and restaurant on site.
Flanking the northeastern end of the breathtaking Place de la Concorde, Hôtel de la Marine is one of the finest architectural gems at the square. Built in 1774, the majestic Neoclassical edifice, with its stunning colonnade and relief-work was designed by the royal architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, who is also credited with designing the square. The building's first resident was the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne, an institution responsible for the furniture at the royal palace. This changed with the onset of the French Revolution in 1789, when it was repurposed to house the Navy ministry and continued as their residence for more than two centuries until 2015. Visitors to Hôtel de la Marine today will discover it's eventful history as well as it's regal interiors that reflect the opulence of the time. An identical edifice to the west of Hôtel de la Marine completes the symmetry of the square.
Este museo subterráneo, delimitado por paredes negras y con una iluminación dramática, presenta algunas esculturas y grabados poco famosos de los últimos períodos de la obra de Salvador Dalí. Espace Dalí es el único museo de Francia que exhibe una colección permanente de las grandes obras de este maestro surrealista. Vengan a descubrir las increíbles estatuas de bronce que ilustran algunas de las más grandes obras de la literatura occidental, como Don Quijote, Romeo y Julieta y La Biblia. Experimenten. Vivan el mundo del artista mientras recorren las esculturas. No se pierdan "Los relojes blandos" y "Los caracoles", dos piezas de la década de 1970 que reflejan la obsesión del artista por lo fantástico y lo bizarro.
The Vampire Museum is a small museum located about two minutes from Paris. It receives ten people maximum for a very unusual visit guided by the host, Jacques Sirgent. In this peculiar house, numerous objects are gathered; they tell stories and legends of vampires of today and yesterday (paintings, books, movies, animal scale models, pieces of furniture, weapons and more). You won't be frightened here, but you will learn the origins and legends which surround vampirism. After you have strolled into the rooms, you think it is over, but not at all--there still is a garden to wander in. The Musée des Vampires is open by appointment only. Tours at 12.30p, 3p and 7:30p.
At Galerie Gabrielle Laroche, the Renaissance era is still alive. A wide variety of paintings, sculpture and woodcuts from this classical age are available here. Walk into this place and you are sure to learn a lesson in European art and history. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a masterpiece, or a genuine piece of history.
Musée Fragonard takes you into a world of perfumes, and gives you an insight into the history of scents and fragrances. The museum conducts guided tours in which visitors learn about the craft of scent making, and get to see pictures of the same. There are also actual antique perfume bottles displayed here, in addition to other scent-related memorabilia. Visitors can enjoy a few of its interactive games, including a perfume smelling test. There is also a retail store from where you can pick up a few of your favorite fragrances.
Musée Safran offers a chance to explore over a century of aeronautical development under one roof. This museum offers guided tours by prior booking for a minimum of 10 persons. The museum's unique collection features aircraft engines, helicopters, landing gear, rockets, and much more. The interactive displays allow you to explore the history of aviation in a fun and engaging manner. Visitors can try their hand at flying a plane with the flight simulator. The museum has limited opening hours and details of booking a visit and a guided tour are available on the website.
Musée des Monuments Français is one of the most prestigious museums in Paris, operating successfully since 1795. The museum is known for its exquisite collection of invaluable artifacts and Rennaisance-era/ medieval-era artwork that were recovered from various monuments, churches, and castles from around the country post the French Revolution. A place where some of the greatest modern day artists have found their inspiration from, this is a must visit for budding artists and art lovers.
Founded in 1948, Musée d'Art Juif is a history museum that dedicates itself to the Jews that lost their lives to the Holocaust. Exhibits include archives, photographs, and video clippings that allow visitors to understand the build up to the Holocaust. There is a separate section within the museum that houses an extensive collection of artwork created by Jewish or artists of Jewish heritage.
Sin ninguna duda uno de los edificios más opulentos del mundo, el Palacio de Versalles es el paradigma de la realeza de Francia. A pedido de Luis XIV, los arquitectos Louis Le Vau y Jules Hardouin comenzaron la construcción del Palacio de Versalles en el sitio en el que hasta ese momento se hallaba una pequeña cabaña de caza del antiguo rey. Versalles se convirtió en uno de los palacios más grandes de toda Europa y llegó a albergar a unos 20.000 miembros de la corte al mismo tiempo. El interior del palacio es deslumbrante y algunas de sus salas más famosas son los Apartamentos Reales y la Galería de los Espejos. En los jardines del palacio también encontrarán el Gran Trianon (1687) y el Pequeño Trianon (1762). En el año 1919 la Galería de los Espejos se ubicó en el eje de la política mundial a ser el sitio de la firma del Tratado de Versalles. Un ejemplo maravilloso de la arquitectura barroca francesa, este Patrimonio de la Humanidad designado por la UNESCO enamora con su grandeza y sus leyendas a todo aquel que lo visita.
Fondation Louis Vuitton is an iconic landmark in the City of Light, known both for its awe-inspiring architecture and significance to the world of art. Located adjacent to the Jardin d'Acclimation, at the Bois de Boulogne Park, it is a magnificent glass and steel structure designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. It houses 11 galleries and a massive 350-seater auditorium, along with showcasing performing arts and contemporary art exhibitions. The art collection includes the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons and more that are owned by LVMH. There is also a bookshop and restaurant on site.