Appreciating Art for Beginners and other Paris, France Things to Do Tips

Among the museums that I have visited, I found this one especially interesting. This was also where I first fell in love with impressionist art, especially the works of Camille Pisaro.

Oh, and being a lover of dance, that was where I got to know the works of Edgar Degas, whose painting shows ballerinas at practice.

Being quite a cheapskate and on a really tight budget, I would choose not to pay for the guided tours, but quietly mingle with the groups that has guides explaining the paintings. Well, I would prefer that because it gives you the flexibility of understanding the pantings which you really are interested in.

Be prepared to spend a whole day, and prepare to queue.

Being someone who has never really been exposed to art before, I think this place is a good start. It's not too big a musuem and you will not be lost for directions if you want to get out). Fill your senses!

If time is a constraint, this is where you should visit, rather than exploring museums that take days to cover. The entrance fee is reasonably priced too.

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Website: http://www.musee-orsay.fr/

This is a place you must not miss if you come to Paris. Even the architecture itself is an art. It has an interested feature. The entrance is a glass pyramid right in the middle of four surrounding buildings. Entering the glass pyramid, you will be led underground which connects the four buildings as mentioned.

You'll never be through with this one! As i recall, there are four different entrances leading to different buildings.

My reason for coming here was to see Da Vinci's famous Mona-Lisa painting. It's interesting to observe the crowd around that painting, and only that painting. I had expected it to be a huge painting, only to realised that it wasn't so big after all. Among all paintings which i have seen , this one was specially taken care of - lights being dimmed and being in a glass case. There was even a notice informing visitors that no photos are allowed to be taken.

I won't deny that you may need a good rest before exploring this museum. Your legs get worn out at the end of the day. You even have to climb a flight of stairs and make many turns around to get to see Mona-Lisa's Painting.

The whole museum comprises of art of various cultures - from paintings to sculptures, Asian to European and even tribal cultures.

I would suggest getting day passes if you are staying in Paris for a week or more. Lourve is something you should not miss if you love art.

Not forgetting the night scene outside this museum, it's a beautiful sight (even though i have not witnessed that for myself). Postcards that were sold showed the glass pyramid lighted up - and it's heavenly!

If you have some cash to spare, do get a souvenoir containing your favorite paintings. Magnets, postcards, writing pads everything!

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