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A vacation in Paris, France is unlike a trip anywhere else in the world. The beauty of the French city has to be seen to be believed, and the luxury travel highlights never stop. From the Eiffel Tower to the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris is a beacon of... See more

A vacation in Paris, France is unlike a trip anywhere else in the world. The beauty of the French city has to be seen to be believed, and the luxury travel highlights never stop. From the Eiffel Tower to the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris is a beacon of world-famous tourist sights. There are also more of the best museums in the world per square mile in Paris, than nearly anywhere else in the world. Paris is for lovers, as the old saying goes. Even more so, Paris is for Medieval and Renaissance art history lovers. The best and biggest art museums in Paris are hugely popular tourist draws, and rightly so, but many of the smaller museums here are tops in their areas of specialization as well. Should vacation travel plans permit, a visit to to these recommended smaller art museums would enrich a visitor's perspective of Paris. Recommended smaller art museums in Paris, France: * The Musee Rodin - Auguste Rodin was fortunate to be recognized as a master in his own time; France let him live in... See less

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A vacation in Paris, France is unlike a trip anywhere else in the world. The beauty of the French city has to be seen to be believed, and the luxury travel highlights never stop. From the Eiffel Tower to the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris is a beacon of... See more

A vacation in Paris, France is unlike a trip anywhere else in the world. The beauty of the French city has to be seen to be believed, and the luxury travel highlights never stop. From the Eiffel Tower to the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris is a beacon of world-famous tourist sights. There are also more of the best museums in the world per square mile in Paris, than nearly anywhere else in the world. Paris is for lovers, as the old saying goes. Even more so, Paris is for Medieval and Renaissance art history lovers. The best and biggest art museums in Paris are hugely popular tourist draws, and rightly so, but many of the smaller museums here are tops in their areas of specialization as well. Should vacation travel plans permit, a visit to to these recommended smaller art museums would enrich a visitor's perspective of Paris. Recommended smaller art museums in Paris, France: * The Musee Rodin - Auguste Rodin was fortunate to be recognized as a master in his own time; France let him live in... See less

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Luxury vacations in Paris typically involve at least three constants on the travel itinerary: Taking in the sights, dining in world-class restaurants, and visits to three of the best and most popular museums in the world. There are many small and... See more

Luxury vacations in Paris typically involve at least three constants on the travel itinerary: Taking in the sights, dining in world-class restaurants, and visits to three of the best and most popular museums in the world. There are many small and interesting museums in Paris, of course, but limited vacation time may necessitate that only the top Paris travel sights must be seen. If so, the three art museums that can't be missed are the Musee du Louvre, Musee du Orsay, and Centre Pompidou. The Louvre Museum - The best art museum in the world is right here in Paris. Popular even before The DaVinci Code, Musee du Louvre has much, much more to offer visitors besides the Mona Lisa. The lower ground floor is famous for its top examples of Egyptian, Greek and Roman Antiquities. The ground floor, with one of the best collections of 16th - 19th century Italian sculptures in the world, also features sculptures from 5th - 18th century France. A museum visitor will find Winged Victory on the... See less

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The most popular museums in Florence are deservedly so: The Accademia and Uffizi are truly two of the best museums in the world for Renaissance works of art. A luxury vacation in Italy, however, doesn't mean simply getting to those two top museums.... See more

The most popular museums in Florence are deservedly so: The Accademia and Uffizi are truly two of the best museums in the world for Renaissance works of art. A luxury vacation in Italy, however, doesn't mean simply getting to those two top museums. It's your vacation; travel at your leisure to some smaller, but also jaw-droppingly impressive art museums in Florence. My favorite smaller Florence museums seem to never have lines, are a relative bargain, and are as steeped in Medieval and Renaissance art history as are the two "biggies." Best, tourists don't need to order tickets while still planning their Italian vacation. Those less-than-organized luxury travel fans never have to settle for just the upscale shopping and great Tuscan restaurants in Florence. As long as they're open, you can always walk right into any of these art museums. The best smaller art museums - and my favorites - are: * Museo Nazionale del Bargello - Now, the Accademia and Uffizi are the two top museums in... See less

Highlights: Vacation to Rome/Florence 6 nts from $652: Rail, Tours & more Save $100 per couple! 800-539-7098

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Florence is the perfect Italian city for leisure travel in many ways, not the least of which is its world-class museums. Two of the most famous works of art, Michelangelo Buonarroti's David and Sandro Botticelli's Birth of Venus, are displayed here,... See more

Florence is the perfect Italian city for leisure travel in many ways, not the least of which is its world-class museums. Two of the most famous works of art, Michelangelo Buonarroti's David and Sandro Botticelli's Birth of Venus, are displayed here, along with many, many other top examples of Renaissance art. A luxury vacation in Florence isn't complete without a visit to at least one of its two top museums. Tourists are allowed to stroll through museum halls at their leisure (although the lines to get in are often quite formidable). Florence is home to the most Renaissance art and architecture in the world, and the sheer magnitude of museums can be overwhelming. Here are my favorites, the museums in Florence which I consider to be the top can't-miss stops to enhance your Italian vacation. The best (and most popular) museums in Florence, Italy: * Galleria dell'Accademia - The big draw here, of course, is Michelangelo's David. This 1504 masterpiece is reproduced on posters and postcards... See less

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New York City is, of course, renown for a great many things, not the least of which is its world-class art museums. While MoMA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art arguably get most of the press, I'm usually only able to get to Manhattan during... See more

New York City is, of course, renown for a great many things, not the least of which is its world-class art museums. While MoMA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art arguably get most of the press, I'm usually only able to get to Manhattan during vacation weeks of high tourist-to-native ratios. At these times, MoMA and the Met are so overcrowded and the lines are so long that I wouldn't touch them with a ten-foot pole. Instead, I like to spend some time in other art museums that may be of less fame, but are in my mind of no less great importance. Here is a brief review of three of them: • The American Folk Art Museum, on 45 West 53rd St., celebrates American folk art and modern self-taught artists. One exhibit on continuous view is called "Folk Art Revealed," which the museum describes as "(spanning from) the 18th century to the present." Overriding themes in this exhibit include the American duality of both community and individuality. Walking among the alternatingly carved and woven... See less

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New York City is, of course, renown for a great many things, not the least of which is its world-class art museums. While MoMA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art arguably get most of the press, I'm usually only able to get to Manhattan during... See more

New York City is, of course, renown for a great many things, not the least of which is its world-class art museums. While MoMA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art arguably get most of the press, I'm usually only able to get to Manhattan during vacation weeks of high tourist-to-native ratios. At these times, MoMA and the Met are so overcrowded and the lines are so long that I wouldn't touch them with a ten-foot pole. Instead, I like to spend some time in other art museums that may be of less fame, but are in my mind of no less great importance. Here is a brief review of three of them: • The American Folk Art Museum, on 45 West 53rd St., celebrates American folk art and modern self-taught artists. One exhibit on continuous view is called "Folk Art Revealed," which the museum describes as "(spanning from) the 18th century to the present." Overriding themes in this exhibit include the American duality of both community and individuality. Walking among the alternatingly carved and woven... See less