Things to see at the Louvre Besides the Mona Lisa

The Louvre is a fantastic museum. On a boat tour in Paris I was told if you stood in front of every piece in the Louvre for three seconds, it would take you three months to see everything. In recent years the audio guide is on a Nintendo DS. This gives you an interactive 3D […]

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Paris in Blue

Paris is filled with color. Everywhere you look there are colorful flowers, awnings, macarons and street art. Join me for a photo tour in blue. Evening Sky Art Bright Sky Churches and Buildings Museums and Stores Misc.

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The Catacombs of paris

The catacombs of Paris can be an all day event but the wait is worth it. The catacombs are located in the 14th arr. and are accessible by metro lines 4, 6 and the train RER B as well as busses. The catacombs are closed Mondays.  There is now a ‘skip the line’ ticket. If […]

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Private art collection of emil bührle

I had the pleasure of seeing a traveling exhibit at the Musée Maillol. It was the private art collection belonging to Emil Bührle. This was the debut of this collection in France. Emil Bührle had one of the most prestigious private art collections in the world. These paintings and statues were on their way to […]

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Choco-Story Paris – The Chocolate Museum

The Chocolate Museum in Paris is one of my favorite museums. The museum is located in the 10th arr. It’s right near Metro lines 8 and 9. The museum isn’t too large, although it is three floors. There are two different types of tickets. One is just the museum and the other includes a chocolate […]

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