Top 5 FREE on 1st Sunday Paris Museums, Paris, France
Many of Paris' incredible museums are free on the first Sunday of each month! If you are fortunate enough to have scheduled your visit early in the month and on the weekend, then you can take advantage of these free entries. But even if you are not in town with the right timing, these five museums are still absolutely worth the visit and you can learn which one(s) will suit you best from this article.
Transport yourself to the enchanting world of medieval Europe at the Musée de Cluny, known as the Musée national du Moyen Âge. This museum is actually my very favorite in all of Paris because of the time-travel atmosphere I experience in the building and exhibits. Nestled in the heart of the Latin Quarter, this museum preserves and celebrates the art, architecture, and lifestyle of the Middle Ages.Â
The museum's exquisite collection includes illuminated manuscripts, intricately carved sculptures, and remarkable tapestries such as "The Lady and the Unicorn," which captivates with its mystique and symbolism. The highlight, however, is its location atop the remains of Gallo-Roman thermal baths, adding a layer of historical depth that few museums can offer. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Transport yourself to the enchanting world of medieval Europe at the Musée de Cluny, known as the Musée national du Moyen Âge. This museum is actually my very favorite in all of Paris because of the time-travel atmosphere I experience in the building and exhibits. Nestled in the heart of the Latin Quarter, this museum preserves and celebrates the art, architecture, and lifestyle of the Middle Ages.Â
The museum's exquisite collection includes illuminated manuscripts, intricately carved sculptures, and remarkable tapestries such as "The Lady and the Unicorn," which captivates with its mystique and symbolism. The highlight, however, is its location atop the remains of Gallo-Roman thermal baths, adding a layer of historical depth that few museums can offer. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Top 5 FREE on 1st Sunday Paris Museums
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Christy Swagerty
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Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Christy Swagerty
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Musée de Cluny
- Musée Rodin
- Musée Gustave Moreau
- Musée de l'Orangerie
- Musée d'Orsay
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