Paris Insiders Guide
Paris Insiders Guide
  • What's On

    What's On in Paris

    June 2025 in Paris
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    August 2025 in Paris
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    Paris Activities Month by Month
    • What's On

      What's On in Paris

      June 2025 in Paris
      July 2025 in Paris
      August 2025 in Paris
      September 2025 in Paris
      Paris Activities Month by Month
      Paris Events Calendar
      Museum Exhibitions Calendar

      Performances

      Paris Ballet Calendar
      Paris Opera Calendar

      Holidays

      Christmas in Paris
      Christmas Day in Paris
      New Years Eve
      New Years Day in Paris
      Easter in Paris
      Valentines Day in Paris
      Bastille Day Celebrations
      Christmas in Paris

      Christmas in Paris

    • What to See

      The Eiffel Tower

      Skip-the-Lines at the Eiffel Tower
      Visiting The Eiffel Tower
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      Paris Attractions

      The Top 8 Tourist Attractions
      5 Paris Itineraries
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      Monuments in Paris

      The Arc de Triomphe
      The Panthéon
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      Landmarks

      Palais Garnier Opera House
      Hotel de Ville – The City Hall
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      History Museums

      Cluny Museum Paris
      Arts et Metiers
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      The Louvre Museum

      Louvre Art Museum Tours
      Mona Lisa In The Louvre
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      Musée d'Orsay

      Get the Most from Your Visit
      Top 10 Van Goghs at d'Orsay
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      The Top Paris Museums

      Musée de l'Orangerie
      Centre Pompidou
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      Artist Museums

      Musée Picasso
      Rodin Museum Paris
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      Unusual Paris Museums

      Guimet Asian Arts Museum
      Galliera Fashion Museum
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      Louvre Art Museum Tours

      Louvre Art Museum Tours

    • What to Do

      Visiting Versailles

      Skip-The-Line Tours
      Guided Versailles Tours
      Versailles Bike Tours

      The Essential Day Trips

      Visit the Champagne Region
      D-Day Landing Beaches
      Monet's Gardens at Giverny
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      More Iconic Day Tours

      Mont Saint-Michel
      Monet + Van Gogh
      VIP Private Day Trips
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      What to Do in Paris

      10 Ways to Skip the Paris Lines
      5 Top Activities In The Marais
      1st Time Visitors Guide
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      Seine River Cruises

      Top 6 Paris Dinner Cruises
      Lunch & Brunch Cruises
      Cruises with Extras!

      Paris Hidden Gems

      Les Halles Paris
      Impressionists In Paris
      Arcades of Paris
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      Night In The City of Light

      The 6 Best Evenings In Paris
      Moulin Rouge
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      Paris City Tours

      The 6 Best City Tours
      Hop-on, Open-Top Buses
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      Walking Tours

      Top 10 Walking Tours
      Mysterious Walking Tours
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      Romantic Dinner Cruises

      Romantic Dinner Cruises

    • Where to Stay
      The Top Left Bank Hotels

      Where to Stay in Paris

      Where to Stay in Paris

      Top-Rated Hotels in the Marais
      The Best Left Bank Hotels
      10 Affordable 4-Star Hotels
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      Preferred 5-Star Hotels

      Fouquet's Paris
      Hotel Napoleon Paris
      Hotel Le Burgundy
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      Top Hotels Near…

      Saint-Germain-des-Prés
      The Eiffel Tower

      Small Hotels of Paris

      Latin Quarter Hotels
      Top-Rated Montmartre Hotels
      Favorite Designer Hotels
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      The Palaces of Paris

      Shangri-La Paris
      Hotel George V Paris
      The Royal Monceau
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      Affordable Hotels

      Ibis Hotels
      Les Hotels de Paris
      Best Western Hotels
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    • Eat & Drink
      Food & Wine Tour in Montmartre

      The Foods of Montmartre

      Food & Wine Activities

      Top 10 Food Experiences
      Paris Wine Tastings
      Chocolate Tours
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      Most Popular Paris Food

      10 Best Cheese Shops
      The Best Baguette in Paris
      Food Markets of Paris
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      Memorable Paris Dining

      L'Assaggio
      Best Paris Terraces
      Seine Dinner Cruise

      Best Paris Restaurants

      Le Jules Verne
      Astrance Paris
      Il Carpaccio
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      Paris Restaurant Guide

      How to Choose a Restaurant
      Bistros & Brasseries
      The Best Paris Bars
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      Bistros & Brasseries

      In the Marais
      On the Left Bank
      Historic Brasseries of Paris
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      Top-Rated Restaurants

      Michelin 3-Star Restaurants
      6 Michelin-Star Restaurants
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    • More Paris Fun
      Visit the Champagne Region

      Visit the Champagne Region

      Historic Churches

      Notre Dame Cathedral
      La Sainte Chapelle
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      Paris Miscellanea

      Napoleon's Paris
      Hemingway's Paris
      Medieval Paris
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      Visiting Burgundy

      VIP Burgundy Wine Tour
      Burgundy Hotels
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      You Ask, We Answer

      Paris Hotels for Christmas?
      Best Restaurants in the 8th?
      Best Way To Visit Versailles?
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      Paris Gardens & Parks

      Jardin des Tuileries
      Jardin des Plantes
      Palais Royal
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      Unusual Paris Sights

      Pere Lachaise Cemetery
      The Catacombs
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      Top Ten Lists

      10 Tips For Visiting Paris
      7 Vestiges of Roman Paris
      13 Hidden Places In Paris
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      Your Own Private Paris

      Private Tours of Paris
      Champagne & Shows
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    • Essentials
      Things to do in Paris

      What's On When You're Here

      Airports & Transfers

      Airport Transfers
      Paris Airports
      Airport Taxis

      Getting Around Paris

      The Paris Metro
      Paris Metro Tickets
      Paris Taxis
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      Paris Travel Guide

      Where To Stay In Paris
      Top 10 Tips For Travelers
      Choose The Perfect Hotel
      What to Pack for Paris
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      Paris Essentials

      What's On When You're Here
      Where to Stay in Paris
      Seine River Dinner Cruises
      Paris Restaurant Guide
      Visiting Versailles
      The Eiffel Tower
      The Louvre Museum

      Train Travel

      Train Travel From Paris
      Eurostar: London & Paris
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      Paris Arrondissements

      The Marais
      The Latin Quarter
      Saint-Germain-des-Pres
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    Musée Bourdelle – Visit The Home & Studio Of The Artist

    Musée Bourdelle is another very good reason to venture off the Paris tourist route and head into uncharted territory of the 15th Arrondissement. The museum is located in the space where the famous sculptor and all-around artist Antoine Bourdelle worked and lived for 45 years, until his death in 1929. Visiting his studio, gardens and workshops takes you into the secret world of the 19th and early 20th century artist.

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    Our Top-Rated Museum Tours in Paris

    1. Louvre 2-Hour VIP Tour… This small-group option is the best experience

    2. 3-Hour Louvre Semi-Private Tour… Feel like a VIP on a small group tour

    3. Musée d'Orsay Impressionist Tour… The top-rated museum tour in Paris

    4. The Paris Museum Pass… Free entry to over 60 museums and monuments

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    From Studio to Museum

    Bourdelle Museum Studio Bourdelle's studio today, photo by Mark Craft

    The year was 1885 when Bourdelle, an up-and-coming artist, located an affordable studio in what was then the heart of the Bohemian district. The floor-to-ceiling windows and rambling garden were an extra bonus. Today, the museum is virtually unchanged from his time as a living artist.

    The museum is a swirl of his plaster casts, bronzes, marbles, stone, antiques, drawings, and photographs. There are also paintings by Bourdelle; although we wasn't known as a painter, they do shed light on his early career. Although it is a small Paris museum, you will want to take several hours to maneuver through the various collections — sculptures, graphic arts and photography. Also plan to linger in the gardens on warm days.

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    The Louvre and the Pyramid lit up at night

    Louvre Masterpieces Tour

    Skip the long lines and dive into the Louvre’s greatest hits — the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and more — on a guided tour that shows you the treasures without the museum overload.

    Skip the Line, See the Art…

    Louvre Masterpieces Tour

    Skip the long lines and dive into the Louvre’s greatest hits — the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and more — on a guided tour that shows you the treasures without the museum overload.

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    What You'll Find at Musée Bourdelle

    Musee Bourdelle, Horse sculpture, photo by Mark Craft One of the monumental sculptures in the garden, photo by Mark Craft

    Sculptures

    There are over 2,000 plaster casts and and bronze statues, including thirteen marble sculptures and many in clay, stoneware and wood. The museum's collection was created in two phases; the first donation was made in 1949 by his wife and daughter to the City of Paris. The second donation was made by his daughter in 2002.

    Graphic Arts

    Bourdelle sketched throughout his life, from his school days to the end of his days. He said, "Sculpture is just drawing in every direction". There are a staggering 6,200 drawings in the collection. There are also pastels, charcoals, pencil and ink drawings, and watercolors that reflect his life of artistic creation.

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    Visitors marveling at the splendor of one of the grand rooms at Versailles

    Versailles Guided Day Tours

    Trade Paris bustle for royal grandeur on a guided Versailles tour. Skip the lines, wander the gardens, and peek inside Marie Antoinette’s private estate. History never looked this good.

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    Versailles Guided Day Tours

    Trade Paris bustle for royal grandeur on a guided Versailles tour. Skip the lines, wander the gardens, and peek inside Marie Antoinette’s private estate. History never looked this good.

    Plan Your Palace Day…

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    Musee Bourdelle courtyard, photo by Mark Craft In the courtyard, photo by Mark Craft

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    Photography

    The vast photo collection holds 20,000 photos and documents starting from 1880. The majority were donated to the City of Paris by Bourdelle's daughter, Rhodia Dufet-Bourdelle, in 1995. The rare collection includes private and personal photos from his studio, with models, pupils, and family members.

    Antoine Bourdelle's Art Collection

    As an art lover, Antoine Bourdelle built his own collection throughout his life. The collection is diverse and includes drawings and paintings from known masters like Monticelli, Van Gogh, and Rodin, as well as medieval wood sculptures, small antiques, Japanese prints and modern engravings and photographs. Much of his collection is now displayed in the apartment, where Bourdelle liked to reflect. Musée Bourdelle is one of the City of Paris Museums and so the permanent collections are free to visit.

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    The Eiffel Tower and the Seine River seen from a dinner cruise boat

    Paris Dinner Cruises on the Seine

    Dine in style as you glide past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre on a magical Seine River cruise. Gourmet food, champagne, and Paris lit up at night – it’s unforgettable.

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    Paris Dinner Cruises on the Seine

    Dine in style as you glide past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre on a magical Seine River cruise. Gourmet food, champagne, and Paris lit up at night – it’s unforgettable.

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    Meet Antoine Bourdelle

    Musee Bourdelle, garden, photo by Mark Craft The courtyard garden, photo by Mark Craft

    Considered a pioneer of 20th-century monumental sculpture, Antoine Bourdelle's works can be found today in many places in Paris including across from the Eiffel Tower at the Palais de Tokyo. His sculpture, La France, was completed in 1922 and now stands majestically above the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris.

    Born Emile-Antoine Bordelle (sic) in Montauban in 1861, an hour from Toulouse, he was the only son of a carpenter and cabinet maker. At 13 Antoine joined his father as an apprentice. In the evenings he took drawing classes where he learned modeling techniques based on antique plaster casts. In 1876 Bourdelle was awarded a scholarship to the Toulouse School of Fine Arts.

    Bourdelle worked hard during the eight years of studies in Toulouse. He was finally accepted into the Paris School of Fine Arts. In 1885, he moved into the studio at 16 Impasse du Maine, now renamed 18 rue Antoine Bourdelle. That same year his plaster cast of The First Victory of Hannibal won a medal at the Salon of French Artists.

    In 1893 Auguste Rodin (yes, that Rodin) hired him as an assistant. In 1900, Bourdelle decorated the theatre of the Grevin Museum theatre, (now a French historic site). In 1905, he was invited to exhibit his first private show at a Paris gallery on Rue Royale. Bourdelle's exhibition included sculptures, paintings and drawings.

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    In the vineyards of Champagne a guide explains the making of the bubbly

    Champagne Day Trip from Paris

    Escape to the Land of Bubbly on a small-group day tour from Paris. Taste at top Champagne houses, meet boutique producers, enjoy a leisurely lunch, and toast to a perfectly sparkling day.

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    Champagne Day Trip from Paris

    Escape to the Land of Bubbly on a small-group day tour from Paris. Taste at top Champagne houses, meet boutique producers, enjoy a leisurely lunch, and toast to a perfectly sparkling day.

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    Musee Bourdelle, Archer, photo by Mark Craft Casts of "Hercules the Archer", Bourdelle's most famous work, photo by Mark Craft

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    In 1908 Bourdelle exhibited for the first time at the Salon d'Automne. At the Salon of the National Society of Fine Arts (1910), Bourdelle's Hercules the Archer was acclaimed by the critics. His masterpiece was in high demand by museums and was reproduced everywhere. The Grevin Theatre then gave Bourdelle another commission, this time for the prestigious Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. He again proved himself as a gifted architect, sculptor and painter.

    During the next decade (1919-1929) Bourdelle completed many commissions in France and around the globe, including La France at the Grand Palais and the Monument to General Alvear in Buenos Aires. Towards the end of his life, Bourdelle worked hard to ensure that his home & studio would be transformed into a museum. The Musée Bourdelle was inaugurated twenty years after his death, in 1949.

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    Musée Bourdelle Resources

    • 18 Rue Antoine Bourdelle
    • 15th Arrondissement
    • Metro – Falguère, Line 12
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    Paris Essential #1:
    Romantic Dinner Cruise

    Marais Food Tour
    Evening Seine River Cruise +
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    Chateau de Versailles

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    The Eiffel Tower

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