Art & Culture
Be sure to ask for an early wake up call, there is a lot to see in Paris. The Louvre, Saint-Germain, the Eiffel Tower, this is just the beginning. Some say it takes a lifetime to see everything and to get a feel of the city. No need to rush however. Take your time, be a true Parisian. You can always come back and continue your quest. The Splendide will always be ready to welcome you.
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The Louvre, the global museum icon
The Louvre, former residence of the Kings of France, is the most visited art museum in the world. It brings together various works of art dating from antiquity until 1848 and coming from a large part of the world, from western Europe to Iran. If, like many visitors, you have come to admire the enigmatic smile of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Hammurabi Code, the Venus de Milo and "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugène Delacroix are also among the museum's most famous pieces.
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You have arrived at the Musée d'Orsay station
The Musée d'Orsay is located in a former 19th century station along the Seine and displays artistic productions from 1848 to 1914. There is a large collection of paintings by the most famous Impressionists: Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Sisley, Gauguin and Degas. It also houses sculptures, photographs, decorative arts and drawings.
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Notre-Dame de Paris, "Lady" of cathedrals
For surveyors, the road distances of France are calculated from point 0, located in the courtyard of the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. Erected in the 12th century in the historic centre of Paris, on the Ile de la Cité, it was built in a flamboyant Gothic style. Admire the windows and rosettes, the towers, the spires and the famous gargoyles – and don't forget to climb the many steps that ascend the towers and enjoy a panoramic view of Paris. Every Sunday afternoon, a free organ concert takes place.
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A timeless visit to the Palace of Versailles
Go back in time to visit the Palace de Versailles, less than an hour from the heart of Paris. It was first the hunting lodge of Louis XIII, before his son Louis XIV transformed and extended it. He moved the court and the government of France to Versailles in 1682 and created the palace that we know today – a symbol of royal power, an incarnation of classical French art and today an essential entry on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Take advantage of your visit to travel the 20 kilometres that separate Paris from the Palace by taking the Royal Road, used by the court of the period.
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