Musée de la Vie Romantique

When Dutch artist Ary Scheffer lived in this villa at the end of the lane, the area was home to so many artists and writers it was known as "New Athens". George Sand was a frequent guest at many of Sheffer's soirées as were many other notable names of the time. The museum contains many mementos owned by Sand and Scheffer and is located at the foot of Montmartre.

Paris' Newest Museum

Looking for something new in Paris? Try the Musée du Quai Branly. The museum is a vast showcase of non-European cultures devoted to "bridging the gap" between civilizations. Some 3,500 items are permanently on display from masks, to statues, to costumes and more. The museum was designed by Jean Nouvel and features a huge space divided into four zones to represent four continents with a central path or “river” for visitors to wander through.

Louis XIV at Carnavalet

Visit Louis XIV dressed as a roman emperor and made by Coysevox at Carnavalet Museum. The vast museum, devoted to the history of Paris, occupies to adjoining mansions. Decorated rooms, art, and furniture are just some of the treasures on display.

A Giant Clockwork

Behind this stunning clockwork in the Musée d'Orsay, you can sit and enjoy a cup of espresso in a cafe. After the caffeine refuel, browse some of the most famous paintings of the 19th century by Van Gogh, Renoir, Manet, Cezanne, Monet, Picasso and Degas.

Near the exit is another giant clockwork where you can see Paris through the glass of the face.

Musée Gustave Moreau

Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) was a French Symbolist painter who was born and died in Paris. Over his lifetime, he painted more than 8000 paintings, many of which are on display at the museum.

Situated in the 9th arrondissement, the museum is Moreau’s former workshop. The artist lived on the first floor and worked on the second and third.