So much to do and so little time… That was my feeling through my entire stay in Paris… I’d love to sit at the cafés and people watch all day… A typical Parisian pastime, in which unfortunately I wasn’t able to engage. It was always about grabbing a bite and rushing wherever, since I always felt like I was missing out on something…
It’s been a marathon, most definitely! And this is a travel-size museum post. It’s short, because every person sees the museums through their particular lenses. Each person likes one thing better than the other… So I’m just putting out a list of what I got to see:
– GRAND PALAIS: I went to see Helmut Newton’s exhibit, and told all about it here!
– LOUVRE: That mandatory, must-go kind of deal. Think Paris? Think Louvre. Even if you don’t really feel like it (will you kill me if I say I didn’t? I almost swapped it for the Pompidou but I thought it would let everyone (like my parents!) down when they asked what I thought and I said I didn’t make it. So I went. And I have to say that I felt bad for letting go of the Pompidou. The Mona Lisa? No big deal. I don’t know… Too big (of course there are some nice stuff) for my limited time… So I really didn’t get in the vibe. That was it. O.k., you can cast your stones now…
– MUSÉE D’ORSAY: My favorite! By far. It’s where the greatest impressionist pieces are. A parade of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse, Renoir, Degas… Like MANDATORY, because it’s amazing! Not to mention it’s a beautiful place… There are some musicians playing on the sidewalk, so delightful!
An important addendum is that the ticket lines are always huge. It can take you hours. So I recommend you buy online in advance. If you’re planning to see all the main stuff, it’s a good idea to look for an “all-museum combo”. I didn’t buy it but I know that’s a thing. You pay a fixed price and are able to visit as many museums as you can in two days!
Waiting to buy the tickets on the spot is a waste of your precious time in the city…
So make your schedule and have fun! There’s nothing like absorbing some culture… Awesome!
