Musée d’Orsay, Paris

Condé Nast TravelerOct 17

Île Seguin: This tiny island just outside Paris is about to become the city's newest cultural destination

A sleek new contemporary art center is opening on Île Seguin this October, marking another milestone in the transformation of this former industrial site on the Seine.

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Musée d’OrsayMuseumThe Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine.
LouvreMuseumIt is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the city's 1st arrondissement (district) and home to some of the most…
Musée de l'OrangerieMuseumThe museum is most famous as the permanent home of eight large Water Lilies murals by Claude Monet, and also…
PerrotinMuseumThe Perrotin Store offers a wide selection of contemporary artworks, art books and related products from the various…
Île SeguinNeighborhoodisland in the Seine, southwest of central Paris
GagosianGallery
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LargeMuseumBoulogne-Billancourt, Francenew contemporary art center opening October 17, 2026
Extra LargeRestaurantBoulogne-Billancourt, Francecafé with a panoramic terrace overlooking the Seine
Moteur ImaginairePlaceBoulogne-Billancourt, Franceinaugural exhibition at Large, runs Oct 17, 2026–Mar 7, 2027
Pointe des ArtsPlaceBoulogne-Billancourt, Francedevelopment covering 13 acres on Île Seguin
La Seine MusicaleSightBoulogne-Billancourt, Francehosts concerts and performances
Parc Gauthier MouginParkBoulogne-Billancourt, Franceplanned to feature more than 30 sculptures

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Lonely PlanetAug 6

12 best museums to visit in Paris

Discover the best museums to visit in Paris, including the best for Impressionist art, sculptures, history, dinosaurs and more.

Offers views of Paris from a clock on the 5th floor.

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Palais de TokyoMuseumHosts cutting-edge contemporary art exhibitions.
Musée d’OrsayMuseumOffers views of Paris from a clock on the 5th floor.
Musée RodinMuseumIt has two sites: the Hôtel Biron and surrounding grounds in central Paris, as well as just outside Paris at Rodin's…
Grand PalaisMuseumBuilt for World's Fair, main hall used for events.
Musée du LouvreMuseumWorld's biggest museum with over 380,000 objects.
Musée des Arts et MétiersMuseumHoused in a former royal priory, spans scientific instruments.
underground ossuaryMuseumHolds bones and skulls of millions of Parisians.
Musée National PicassoMuseumHouses Picasso's works in a 17th-century hôtel particulier.
BambiniRestaurantOverlooks a reflecting pool with Eiffel Tower views.
Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de ParisMuseumImpressive modern art collection spanning 20th and 21st centuries.
Muséum National d’Histoire NaturelleMuseumDisplays taxidermied animals, dinosaur skeletons, and rocks.
Jardin des PlantesParkA 2.5-hectare garden in Paris' Latin Quarter.
Musée CarnavaletMuseumParis' oldest museum, overview of the country's history.
Cathédrale Notre Dame de ParisPlace of worshipOriginal gargoyle displayed at Musée Carnavalet.
digital art galleryMuseumProjects classic art onto walls, floor, and ceiling.
Salle des ÉtatsSight
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Château de VersaillesMuseumVersailles, FranceFormer home of French monarchy, excessively decadent.
Galerie des GlacesSightVersailles, FranceGrand ballroom adorned with 357 mirrors and windows.
La Grande EcurieAttractionVersailles, FranceFormer royal stables filled with historic horse-drawn carriages.

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 19

The Art of Winetasting on a Honeymoon in Champagne

Marrying a sommelier means you will sip—and study, and discuss—a whole lot of wine, whether you know what you're talking about or not.

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Musée d’OrsayMuseumThe Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine.
Maxim'sRestaurantFamed Paris restaurant with a 1954 menu display
Early JuneRestaurantRestaurant where Dan tasted Viognier
Canal St. MartinNeighborhoodHistoric meets current-cool canal Must-see 19th-century ingenuity Getting around Leisurely stroll Best for Exploring…
LaïzéCaféTaiwanese coffee shop with Tainan blend tasting like wine
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Bérêche & FilsRestaurantChampagne, FranceFamily-owned grower with a cellar smelling of yeast
West VillageNeighborhoodNew York City, United StatesThe West Village is bounded by the Hudson River to the west and 14th Street to the north.
Champagne BollingerRestaurantChampagne, FranceHouse tasting La Côte aux Enfants on its grape-growing hill
Champagne DelamotteRestaurantChampagne, FranceFounded in 1760, sister house Salon
SalonRestaurantChampagne, FranceSister house to Delamotte, known for rare wine releases

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 17, 2025

13 Best Boutique Hotels in Paris, From Design-Forward Stays to Petit Palaces

Here are the most stylish spots in France's capital city.

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Shangri-La ParisHotelPalace-designated hotel along the Seine with Eiffel Tower views
Maison ProustHotelBelle Époque atmosphere inspired by Proust
Hôtel Des Grands VoyageursHotelElegant modernism with vintage detailing
Le Grand MazarinHotelAristocratic-era literary salon in the Marais with glass atrium
BoubaléRestaurantHomage to Ashkenazi cuisine by chef Assaf Granit
Le Bar de BoubaléRestaurantBasement bar with relaxed sophistication and whimsy
GuerlainSightNo Guerlain store has the history (or status) of the perfumer's iconic outpost on the Champs-Elysées, which dates back…
Place de VosgesNeighborhoodCalled one of the most beautiful squares in the world
BHV MaraisMarketParis’s most fun department store
Hotel BalzacHotelSultry, modernist boutique with ties to Balzac
Maison SouquetHotelHomage to Belle Époque Montmartre with 20 rooms
Salon des Mille et Une NuitsSightSalon inspired by Middle Eastern folktales
Salon des Petits BonheursSightLibrary bar-esque salon
Winter GardenSightOverflowing with green
Café Les Deux GaresRestaurantBistro with lunch menu and natural wines
Hôtel Particulier MontmartreHotelPrivate hideaway in a 19th-century mansion
Hotel de SersHotelHaussmann-era elegance with 19th-century portraits
Hotel RochechouartRestaurantArt Deco relic with brasserie and nightclub
Hôtel Esprit Saint GermainHotelIntimate, elegant Left Bank hotel
J.K. Place ParisHotelTastefully contemporary, luxurious alternative
Musée d’OrsayMuseumThe Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine.
Casa TuaRestaurantServes good Northern Italian food

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Île Seguin: This tiny island just outside Paris is about to become the city's newest cultural destination

12 best museums to visit in Paris

The Art of Winetasting on a Honeymoon in Champagne

13 Best Boutique Hotels in Paris, From Design-Forward Stays to Petit Palaces