In stark contrast to the surrounding 17th-century buildings, the modern columns by Daniel Buren are scattered around the cours d'honneur in a display of contemporary conceptual art. It's worth a detour if you're wandering around the [more...]

Pack a picnic and jump on the RER to see the main attraction at Versailles: the vast, geometric, breathtaking gardens. Finding just the right spot is half the fun, as you stroll around the winding paths.

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Even if you know nothing about sculpture, a couple of hours at the Rodin Museum Gardens is a valuable respite from routine. The setting can stimulate reflection and discussion as pensive as the Thinker statue, or as light-hearted as [more...]

Rendezvous in front of the station Palais Royal, where a strange sculpture made up of what looks a bit like Christmas tree balls, called the Kiosque des Noctambules, arches over the metro entrance. Surrounding it are a few benches under [more...]

Don’t know Ossip Zadkine? Then get an intimate introduction by taking your date for a visit to the Musée Zadkine, the quiet little house the artist lived and worked most of his life in. According to his wishes, the house was arranged [more...]

Enter a garden of Eden as you walk between trees and romantic, peaceful sculptures by one of the greatest artists of all times. A perfect spot to come relax and soak in some beautiful art and nature after a long day of shopping at the [more...]