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Next year on May 16, 2009 will be the 5th annual The Night of Museums, not only in Paris, but across Europe when 2,000 museums will open their doors on this Saturday evening as a free, social event for everyone.
Organized by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication, 130 museums in Paris will participate including the Louvre, the Rodin Museum (pictured) and the National Gallery of the Grand Palace to name a few. This is a special event when you'll be able to roam some of the world's finest museums until 11:30 PM or midnight!
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The Orsay Museum is another must-see in Paris, much like the Louvre.
Located on the Left Bank with a commanding view of the Seine River, the Orsay Museum is home to the masterful impressionist work of Cézanne, Monet, Van Gogh, and Renoir among countless others.
Here are some useful tips and hints on how to get there, the ideal section to start your visit, a nice place to have lunch, and a great place to take some souvenir snapshots.
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It goes without saying that one of the top museums to visit during your stay in Paris is the renowned Louvre, home of course to the Mona Lisa.
Originally a fortress, the Louvre museum has been at its location since 1793. What's more, it boasts 6 million visitors every year.
What can you do to help make your visit the best it can be? Consider the following hints and tips, from the ideal times to visit, which entrance to use, and places to eat nearby if you don't want to eat museum food.
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