France
Destinations in France
Top museums in France
Orsay Museum
The Musee d'Orsay in Paris, is housed in the former Orsay Railway station. The museum displays collections of art from the period 1848 to 1914.
Museum of Modern Art, Paris
The Museum opened in 1961 with a core of works from the modern collections of the Petit Palais, enriched by the collectors Sarmiento, Amos and Vollard
Pinacotheque de Paris
This space in Paris presents "must-see" exhibitions on leading artists.
Maillol Museum
The Musée Maillol is dedicated to the sculptor, woodworker and artist, Aristide Maillol and was founded by Dina Vierny his model in 1995.
Musee Guimet
The museum is devoted to the religions of Ancient Egypt, Classical Antiquity and Asia.
Top exhibitions in France
Henri Edmond Cross and the Neo-Impressionism: From Seurat to Matisse
Henri Edmond Cross and the Neo-impressionism: From Seurat to Matisse.
Henri Edmond Cross and the Neo-Impressionism: From Seurat to Matisse20th October 2011 - 19th February 2012 (Add to calendar)
Expressionismus & Expressionismi: Berlin-Munich 1905-1920. Der Blaue Reiter vs Brücke
The Pinacothèque de Paris will present from October 13, 2011 to March 11, 2012 a new reading of the German Expressionnism.
Expressionismus & Expressionismi: Berlin-Munich 1905-1920. Der Blaue Reiter vs Brücke13th October 2011 - 11th March 2012 (Add to calendar)
Art at War: France 1938 - 1947 from Picasso to Dubuffet
The Modern Art Museum of Paris presents how artistes changed their art in France during the War years 1938 - 1947.
Art at War: France 1938 - 1947 from Picasso to Dubuffet11th October 2012 - 17th February 2013 (Add to calendar)
Matisse
Matisse is known for his powerful images executed with a strong appreciation for the beauty of color and line.
Matisse7th March 2012 - 18th June 2012 (Add to calendar)
Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865-1931). A Passion for Finland
Akseli Gallen-Kallela is recognised as one of the most emblematic artists of the Finnish genius at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865-1931). A Passion for Finland7th February 2012 - 6th May 2012 (Add to calendar)
Top permanent collections in France
Egyptian Antiquities
The permanent collection of Egyptian Antiquities presents works from c. 4000 BC to 4th century AD.
Top exhibits in France
Portrait of Artist with a Friend
Portrait of Artist with a Friend, 1518 (self portrait on left), was painted by Raphael and is held in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France.
Venus de Milo
The Venus de Milo was discovered in 1820 on the island of Melos (Milo in modern Greek) in the south-western Cyclades.
The Painter's Studio
The Painter's Studio, 1855, was painted by Gustav Courbet and is held in the Orsay Museum, Paris, France.
At the Races
At the Races 1869 - 1872 was painted by Edgar Degas and is held in the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France.
Liberty Leading the People
Liberty Leading the People, 1830, was painted by Eugene Delacroix and is held in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France.
