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Museums in France
The museums of France chronicle every aspect of French history – art, architecture and more. There are art works representing every epoch, and museums devoted to every notable artist in the history, both French and foreign. The dazzling array of galleries and salons will be a true joy to any artistic soul. Keeping in mind the penchant of the French for museums as well as the astounding number of tourists in this country, travellers are advised to schedule their visits on weekdays, because museums are always crowded on weekends.
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Aquarium Sea Life
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Town: Paris
Address: 14, cours du Danube Serris
Phone: +33 1 60 42 33 50
e-mail: chantal.villeneuve@membres.lycos.fr
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Price: 9 - 14 EUR
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Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 -17:30 Saturday 17:30 -00:00 Sunday 10:00 -17:30
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| Aquarium Sea Life is recommended for all those who want to explore the fascinating world of underwater life. This complex of aquariums house a wide variety of different species of sea creatures, including sharks, seahorses and rays, as well as small colourful fish in coral reefs. Workshops are also provided, teaching many facts about the oceans and seas around the globe. Souvenirs, DVDs, books and T-shirts are available at Aquarium Sea Life as well.
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Bibliothèque-Musée de l'Opéra National de Paris
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Town: Paris
Address: 8, rue Scribe
Phone: +33 1 47 42 07 02
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Website: http://www.operadeparis.fr/
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| Bibliothèque-Musée de l'Opéra National de Paris - Garnier is a comprehensive museum installed in the Palais Garnier, the home of one of Paris' principal performance halls, Opera Garnier, a prestigious institution hosting opera, ballet and chamber music performances and annually receiving a long line of internationally famed opera singers, as well as affectionados from all over the world.
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Cabinet des Medailles et Antiques
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Town: Paris
Address: 58, rue de Richelieu
Phone: +33 1 47 03 83 30
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Website: http://www.bnf.fr/PAGES/connaitr/monnaie_sal.htm
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Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 13:00 -18:00 Saturday 13:00 -16:45 Sunday 12:00 -18:00
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| The Cabinet des Médailles, or Cabinet de France, bears the official title of Le département des Monnaies, Médailles et Antiquités de la Bibliothèque Nationale and is a department of the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris. Set in its former building in rue de Richelieu, the Cabinet des Médailles dates back to the times of the royal court treasuries of the Middle Ages. Currently, it's a museum which specializes in coin collections and similar expensive objects from the past. To guard these treasures n the boisterous times of the Wars of Religion, Charles IX decided to summon a garde particulier des médailles et antiques du roi. The person holding the post was specifically responsible for the medals and the antiquities of the royal family. The collection has always been important for the French society. During the
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Centre du Patrimoine (Heritage Centre)
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Town: Nice
Address: 75 quai des Etats-Unis
Phone: +33 4 92 004 190
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| The Heritage Centre, situated in the authentic 19th-century villa was founded by the city government in order to provide information about Nice and the general region of Provence. The initiator of this Centre du Patrimoine was the famous mayor of Nice, Jacques Peyrat. Here you will find everything about the history of Nice. Apart from numerous photos, books and touristic guides, there are also a few testimonials of ancient residents, which reflect the impressive historical and cultural richness of this city. The centre is open to the public and can be easily reached from every part of the city thanks to its convenient central location.
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Centre Georges Pompidou
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Town: Paris
Address: Plateau Beaubourg
Phone: +33 1 44 78 12 33
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| The Centre Georges Pompidou, or Centre Pompidou, is a building complex in the old Beaubourg neighborhood of Paris, named in honour of Georges Pompidou, president of France in the years 1969 - 1974. The plans for the building were made by Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano, and opened in 1977. The structure is distinguished by its collection of Modern Art set within a 1970s creatively designed building.
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Cimiez Monastery and Franciscan Museum
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Town: Nice
Address: Place du Monastère
Phone: +33 4 93 810 004
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| Up on the hill of Cimiez there is an imposing 17th-century monastery housing the Franciscan museum, which reveals the history of the Franciscans' convent from the 13th Century to the present day. Inside you can admire the precious works of sacred art and religious documents of great importance. In the 15th-century church, it is worth seeing a large gilded wood Baroque altarpiece, the Seraphic Cross from 147 and an interesting work of 'Recumbent Christ' by a painter Louis Brea. Apart from the history, the museum also shows how the Franciscan way of life changed from the 17th Century until today. Around the monastery there is a large complex of park and flower gardens which offer a nice view over the nearby Paillon valley.
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Espace Salvador Dali
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Town: Paris
Address: 11, rue Poulbot, Espace Montmartre
Phone: +33 1 42 64 40 10
e-mail: info@daliparis.com
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Website: http://www.daliparis.com/
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00 -18:00
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| Set in the heart of Montmartre, a short stroll away from the place du Tertre, this museum provides a showcase of the phantasmagorical world of painter Salvador Dali, displaying a collection of sculptures and illustrations unique in the world. L'Espace Dali, primarily dedicated to the work of the controversial surrealist, the museum contains a major portion of his drawings, litographies, illustrations and cartoons, as well as a considerable mass of his paintings.
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Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain
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Town: Paris
Address: 261, boulevard Raspail
Phone: +33 1 42 18 56 67
e-mail: vania.merhar@fondation.cartier.com
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Website: http://www.fondation.cartier.com
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Founded in 1984 by Alain Perrin, chief executive of Cartier International, the Foundation Cartier is an institution established to promote contemporary art forms. The transparent glass building to house the foundation, at 261 Boulevard Raspail, was designed by Jean Nouvel under curator Herv Chands. The exhibition programme of the Cartier Foundation is chiefly geared towards promoting photography. Nouvel’s gallery for the Fondation Cartier is an exercise in transparency, following the quest to remove the border between inside and outside.
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