If you have been to Paris several times, you probably already know the Louvre Museum, Orsay, Branly etc...all these cultural places but have you ever considered going to a hotel for a cultural moment?
It is true that art is widely [more...]

Music enthusiasts of all kinds will love a trip to the Cité de la Musique. Housing concerts, exhibitions, a library, and an excellent museum tracing the history of musical instruments, the Cité is the cultural center for musical life [more...]

Here's a brand-new concept: get to know the latest in cutting-edge contemporary art by sleeping in an artist's studio. Ever-changing exhibitions and eclectic décor await. So far, there are two art b&b's in the city, but the [more...]

If you're interested in science, check out the Musée Curie and see where the famous husband-and-wife team made major advancements in chemistry, notably with the discovery of radium. The laboratory is preserved and offers a peak into [more...]

The Museum of Natural History is a historical monument unto itself: the gardens opened in 1635 in order to grow medicinal plants and it became a national museum after the Revolution. Since then, the garden and the buildings on its [more...]

The Institut du Monde Arabe, on the banks of the Seine in the 5th arrondissement, has been a cornerstone of cultural life in the Arab community and beyond. The stunning architecture is a site to see for itself, but even more exciting [more...]

Cosmic Galerie sits in a converted old garage in Belleville. The neighborhood is the new, more authentic (read not-so-hipster) center of contemporary art in Paris, with galleries and artist studios popping up in old workshops. This is [more...]

The Musée Carnavalet houses all sorts of artifacts that relate to the history of Paris. Over 100 rooms in two beautiful old mansions (the 16th-century Hôtel Carnavalet and the 17th-century Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau) tell the [more...]

Formerly the Church of Sainte Genviève, the Revolutionary leaders and subsequent regimes made this Neo-Classical holy place into a Pantheon dedicated to the "great men" of the nation. It is the final resting place of these secular [more...]

This Old Regime building is as much a part of the French History Museum as the artifacts and documents held inside. The 15th-century Hôtel de Soubise was renovated in the 17th and 18th centuries and has housed the National Archives [more...]

The best collection of impressionist art is at the Musée d'Orsay. But if you'd rather skip the crammed galleries of Monet and Van Gogh, there are many other great works that are less-visited. Gauguin, Redon, Courbet, Manet...paintings [more...]

The collection at the Centre Pompidou is sure to please: from Post-Impressionism to Pop Art, the modern and contemporary works are well-displayed and in a building that is itself a work of contemporary art, with exposed pipes and [more...]

The giant globes on display at the National Library date back to the late 17th century, when they were made by Vincenzo Coronelli and given to Louis XIV. They represent not only the earth, but also the sky and heavens, with ornate [more...]

Built in 1886, the American Cathedral is an interesting spot to stop and breathe after a walk in the bustling Champs-Elysées neighborhood. An example of Gothic revival architecture, the cathedral also houses many interesting artifacts, [more...]

As you wander through the galleries of this photography museum you are sure to find a photo, a collection, or an artist's style that resonates with you and sparks conversation.

Housing contemporary photographs and several [more...]

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...]

Take your date to look at some precious stones – maybe not diamonds yet, but minerals are nice, too. If you’re in the neighborhood of Jussieu university, stop by their museum of minerals, which displays over 2,000 gorgeous samples [more...]

Take your date in the steps of Balzac, whose house in the Passy neighborhood (16eme) was converted into the Musée de Balzac. He lived here under a fake name when he was avoiding creditors and writing some of his best work – La [more...]

If you take your date to visit the museum of great composer Erik Satie, you’ll be able to say you visited the world’s smallest museum. Indeed, the tiny space is called the “placard,” or closet. Free (thank goodness), but by [more...]

Take a stroll down the Rue Saint Claude in the Marais neighborhood to check out all the modern art galleries.