{"id":16370,"date":"2024-04-22T10:52:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T14:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=16370"},"modified":"2025-05-19T07:41:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T11:41:56","slug":"famous-paintings-in-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris","title":{"rendered":"More Than Just Mona: The 10 Most Famous Paintings in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you think about going to look at great art, a few museums come to mind: the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the National Gallery in London, the Prado in Madrid, for example.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But no cities as a whole can compare to the impressive art collections found in the City of Lights. Paris is synonymous with art. <strong>Famous paintings in Paris are on exhibit throughout  the city&#8217;s renowned art museums<\/strong> <strong>and galleries that boast some of the most iconic paintings on the planet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, taking in all of this glorious artwork would take a lifetime, but for those that want to see the best of the best, we&#8217;ve got you covered. Here is a list of the <strong>10 most famous paintings in Paris<\/strong> to check out on your next French adventure. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0006resize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A hallway inside the Louvre museum, adorned with gold and paintings\" class=\"wp-image-12988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0006resize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0006resize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0006resize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0006resize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The largest museum in the world, the Louvre, is the gold star when it comes to artwork, but it&#8217;s not the only place to find amazing paintings in Paris. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Why_Paris_is_a_Hub_for_Iconic_Art\" title=\"Why Paris is a Hub for Iconic Art?\">Why Paris is a Hub for Iconic Art?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Unmissable_Masterpieces_at_The_Louvre\" title=\"Unmissable Masterpieces at The Louvre\">Unmissable Masterpieces at The Louvre<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Death_of_the_Virgin_by_Caravaggio\" title=\"Death of the Virgin by Caravaggio\">Death of the Virgin by Caravaggio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#The_Coronation_of_Napoleon_by_Jacques-Louis_David\" title=\"The Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David\">The Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#St_Michael_Vanquishing_Satan_by_Raphael\" title=\"St. Michael Vanquishing Satan by Raphael\">St. Michael Vanquishing Satan by Raphael<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Liberty_Leading_the_People_by_Eugene_Delacroix\" title=\"Liberty Leading the People by Eug\u00e8ne Delacroix&nbsp;\">Liberty Leading the People by Eug\u00e8ne Delacroix&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Mona_Lisa_by_Leonardo_da_Vinci\" title=\"Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci\">Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Top_Artworks_to_See_at_Musee_dOrsay\" title=\"Top Artworks to See at Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay\">Top Artworks to See at Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Self-Portrait_by_Vincent_van_Gogh\" title=\"Self-Portrait&nbsp;by Vincent van Gogh\">Self-Portrait&nbsp;by Vincent van Gogh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Bal_du_Moulin_de_la_Galette_by_Piere-Auguste_Renoir\" title=\"Bal du Moul\u00edn de la Galette by Piere-Auguste Renoir\">Bal du Moul\u00edn de la Galette by Piere-Auguste Renoir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Luncheon_on_the_Grass_by_Edouard_Manet\" title=\"Luncheon on the Grass by \u00c9douard Manet\">Luncheon on the Grass by \u00c9douard Manet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#What_to_see_in_the_Musee_Picasso_in_Paris\" title=\"What to see in the Mus\u00e9e Picasso in Paris\">What to see in the Mus\u00e9e Picasso in Paris<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Portrait_of_Dora_Maar_by_Pablo_Picasso\" title=\"Portrait of Dora Maar by Pablo Picasso\">Portrait of Dora Maar by Pablo Picasso<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Hidden_Art_Gems_Lesser-Known_Masterpieces_Worth_Seeing_in_Paris\" title=\"Hidden Art Gems: Lesser-Known Masterpieces Worth Seeing in Paris\">Hidden Art Gems: Lesser-Known Masterpieces Worth Seeing in Paris<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Water_Lilies_by_Claude_Monet\" title=\"Water Lilies by Claude Monet\">Water Lilies by Claude Monet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Famous_Paintings_in_Paris_FAQ\" title=\"Famous Paintings in Paris FAQ\">Famous Paintings in Paris FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#What_are_the_most_famous_paintings_in_Paris\" title=\"What are the most famous paintings in Paris? \">What are the most famous paintings in Paris? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Where_can_I_see_famous_paintings_in_Paris\" title=\"Where can I see famous paintings in Paris? \">Where can I see famous paintings in Paris? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#What_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Paris_museums\" title=\"What is the best time to visit Paris museums? \">What is the best time to visit Paris museums? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#Are_there_any_free_museums_in_Paris\" title=\"Are there any free museums in Paris?\">Are there any free museums in Paris?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/famous-paintings-in-paris\/#How_do_I_book_tickets_to_Paris_museums\" title=\"How do I book tickets to Paris museums? \">How do I book tickets to Paris museums? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Paris_is_a_Hub_for_Iconic_Art\"><\/span>Why Paris is a Hub for Iconic Art?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For centuries, Paris has become somewhat of a cultural magnet, drawing  poets, writers, photographers, dancers, philosophers, artists, and fashion designers from all over the world. As a result, Paris is filled with artistic communities and vibrant neighborhoods that inspire almost everyone who is able to explore them. In short, Paris is a beacon of creativity, romance, and inspiration for all forms fo art.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, <strong>Paris boasts some of the world&#8217;s most renowned museums and art galleries, including the Louvre, Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay, and Centre Pompidou\u2014all of which house works by some of the most talented artists in history.<\/strong> From Van Gogh and Caravaggio to Renoir and more, come along as we explore the most famous paintings in Paris, their fascinating stories, and where to find them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paris-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paris-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paris-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paris-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paris.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">No matter where you go in Paris, inspirational story-book scenes can be found in abundance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s Tip<\/strong>: Like the Louvre, the Mus\u00e9e d&#8217;Orsay is crowded from opening to closing. To make the most out of your time there, sign up for a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/paris-tours\/Musee-dorsay-tour\/\">Skip-the-Line Mus\u00e9e d&#8217;Orsay&nbsp; Tour<\/a><\/strong> where an art-enthusiast guide will lead you to iconic works of Van Gogh, Manet, Cezanne, Monet, and Renoir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unmissable_Masterpieces_at_The_Louvre\"><\/span>Unmissable Masterpieces at The Louvre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Death_of_the_Virgin_by_Caravaggio\"><\/span><strong>Death of the Virgin<\/strong> by <strong>Caravaggio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Louvre&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The late-Renaissance bad boy of the Italian art world, Caravaggio originally painted this work for a papal lawyer and it was to be installed in the church of Santa Maria de la Scala in Rome\u2019s Trastevere neighborhood. But because of the controversial subject matter, the painting never made it to a church. <strong>Even worse, at the time there were whispers that the model who stood as Virgin Mary in the painting was actually a prostitute.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The painting, completed in 1606, ended up in France in 1671 in a private collection. But after the French Revolution in 1789, the painting was officially owned by the state of France where it ended up in the Louvre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"679\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Death-of-a-virgen-679x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Death-of-a-virgen-679x1024.jpg 679w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Death-of-a-virgen-600x906.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Death-of-a-virgen-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Death-of-a-virgen-1018x1536.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Death-of-a-virgen.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Its believed that this is the last piece that Caravaggio painted before he killed a man. Photo credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Coronation_of_Napoleon_by_Jacques-Louis_David\"><\/span><strong>The Coronation of Napoleon<\/strong> by <strong>Jacques-Louis David<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Louvre&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is this one of the most famous paintings in Paris, but it&#8217;s also one of the largest! <strong>This grand 33-foot-long&nbsp; painting at the Louvre was first commissioned in 1808. This is maybe what the scene looked like when Napoleon Bonaparte became emperor. <\/strong>At least the way that artist Jacques-Louis David saw it. The piece, which has been in the Louvre since 1889, is really art as an early-19th-century piece of political propaganda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The_Coronation_of_Napoleon-1024x644.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The_Coronation_of_Napoleon-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The_Coronation_of_Napoleon-600x378.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The_Coronation_of_Napoleon-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The_Coronation_of_Napoleon.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Napoleon may have been small, but his coronation was a huge event\u2014and so is this artwork. The work is 33 feet wide by approximately 20 feet tall.&nbsp;Photo credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Michael_Vanquishing_Satan_by_Raphael\"><\/span><strong>St. Michael Vanquishing Satan<\/strong> by Raphael<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Louvre<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this painting, the archangel St. Michael is standing on Satan\u2019s back, implicitly saying, \u201cNot today, Satan!\u201d The artwork is a late-Renaissance masterpiece by Raphael about God\u2019s struggle to rid the world of evil. The master painter finished the piece around 1515 for Pope Leo X. <strong>By the year 1667, though, French king Louis XIV had his hands on the Raphael masterpiece and installed it in the Louvre where it has been on display ever since.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"606\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/le-grand-saint-michel-606x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/le-grand-saint-michel-606x1024.jpg 606w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/le-grand-saint-michel-600x1014.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/le-grand-saint-michel-768x1298.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/le-grand-saint-michel-909x1536.jpg 909w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/le-grand-saint-michel.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Raphael was commissioned by&nbsp;Pope Leo X to paint this depiction of God triumphing over evil. Photo credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liberty_Leading_the_People_by_Eugene_Delacroix\"><\/span><strong>Liberty Leading the People<\/strong> by <strong>Eug\u00e8ne Delacroix&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Louvre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people mistake the subject of this legendary painting to be the French Revolution. It\u2019s not. <strong>Instead, Delacroix painted a near mythical scene of the July Revolution of 1830 that saw the end of King Charles X\u2019s reign as the French monarch<\/strong>. The allegorical painting, finished in Autumn 1830, is now exhibited at the Louvre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0015-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0015-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0015-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0015-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0015-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It&#8217;s believed that this painting may have inspired Victor Hugo&#8217;s 1862 novel&nbsp;<em>Les Mis\u00e9rables<\/em>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mona_Lisa_by_Leonardo_da_Vinci\"><\/span><strong>Mona Lisa<\/strong> by Leonardo da Vinci<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:  Louvre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh yeah, the Mona Lisa. Of course, we couldn&#8217;t forget what is perhaps the most iconic, recognizable painting in the history of humanity. You can\u2019t forget it. Nor can you really see much of it these days because this legendary painting at the Louvre is an A-list celebrity, constantly mobbed by camera-phone wielding visitors who are elbowing, pushing, and shoving their way to get a better view of the famously coy and mysterious subject of Leonardo da Vinci.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our tips to see the beautiful enigmatic lady is to either get in line early before the Louvre opens so you can make a mad dash to Mona <\/strong>in order to have her by yourself for a few seconds, or just accept that there will always be a mob of people between you and Mona and that\u2019s okay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0004resize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People taking pictures of the Mona Lisa\" class=\"wp-image-12986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0004resize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0004resize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0004resize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Walks_Complete-Louvre-WEB-0004resize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Mona Lisa caught the world&#8217;s attention in 1911 after it was stolen by&nbsp;an Italian man who believed the painting belonged to Italy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s face it: visiting the Louvre is intimidating. There are more than &nbsp;35,000 distinct works of art on display at any given time. <strong>You can learn (much, much) more about Mona Lisa, in particular, and other famed works of art by taking our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/paris-tours\/complete-louvre-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete Louvre Tour<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;To make the most of your visit, make it easy on yourself and let a professional tour guide lead you on a carefully-planned route that goes far beyond the flagship masterpieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Artworks_to_See_at_Musee_dOrsay\"><\/span>Top Artworks to See at M<strong>us\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Portrait_by_Vincent_van_Gogh\"><\/span><strong>Self-Portrait&nbsp;<\/strong>by <strong>Vincent van Gogh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No list of famous paintings in Paris would be complete without at least one of Van Gogh&#8217;s brilliant works. Van Gogh painted a large handful of paintings that are now \u201cmust-see\u201d pieces of art, depending on what city you\u2019re in. But in Paris, his iconic self-portrait is worth seeking out. Of course, you need not go far. Vincent van Gogh\u2019s \u201cSelf Portrait&#8221; is at the Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay, along with dozens and dozens of other iconic works of art.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Painted in 1889 in the south of France, the painting is of the artist himself because at the time he lacked the money to pay for a model to sit for him. <strong>Van Gough frequently lacked cash, which is why there are now 31 other self-portraits of the artist elsewhere in the world.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Van-Gogh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Van-Gogh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Van-Gogh-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Van-Gogh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Van-Gogh.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">They say that the Vincent van Gogh\u2019s \u201cSelf Portrait&#8221; in the Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay may have been the artist&#8217;s last self-portrait. Photo credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bal_du_Moulin_de_la_Galette_by_Piere-Auguste_Renoir\"><\/span><strong>Bal du Moul\u00edn de la Galette<\/strong> by Piere-Auguste Renoir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Painted in 1876, Renoir\u2019s famed \u201cBal du Moul\u00edn de la Galette\u201d was exhibited a year later at the third Impressionist exhibition in Paris. It created quite a stir. <strong>The painting depicts some 19th century dance party and debauchery in Paris\u2019 Moul\u00edn de la Galette in the Montmartre neighborhood.<\/strong> If you want a closer look at Montmartre, join an informative and fun guided<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/paris-tours\/montmartre-tours\/\"><strong>walking tour<\/strong> <strong>of Montmartre<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bal-du-Moulin-de-la-Galette-1024x761.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bal-du-Moulin-de-la-Galette-1024x761.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bal-du-Moulin-de-la-Galette-600x446.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bal-du-Moulin-de-la-Galette-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bal-du-Moulin-de-la-Galette.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This famous painting once belonged to a Japanese businessman, who threatened to cremate the beloved artwork upon his own death. Photo credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luncheon_on_the_Grass_by_Edouard_Manet\"><\/span><strong>Luncheon on the Grass by \u00c9douard Manet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay, \u201cLuncheon the Grass\u201d was a scandalous work of art in its day. It was first painted in 1863. And upon unveiling it, the art-viewing public was scandalized because of the subject matter:<strong> the nude woman in the forefront of the painting is looking out at the spectator with such confidence and authority that it was seen as threatening at the time.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Luncheon-on-the-Grass-by-Edouard-Manet-1024x795.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16436\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2880503144654087;width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Luncheon-on-the-Grass-by-Edouard-Manet-1024x795.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Luncheon-on-the-Grass-by-Edouard-Manet-600x466.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Luncheon-on-the-Grass-by-Edouard-Manet-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Luncheon-on-the-Grass-by-Edouard-Manet.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This artwork is just as controversial today as it was the day it was unveiled. Photo credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_the_Musee_Picasso_in_Paris\"><\/span>What to see in the Mus\u00e9e Picasso in Paris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portrait_of_Dora_Maar_by_Pablo_Picasso\"><\/span><strong>Portrait of Dora Maar<\/strong> by Pablo Picasso<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Mus\u00e9e Picasso<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Painted in 1937, the Portrait of Dora Maar is an oil on canvas located in the Mus\u00e9e Picasso in Paris. <strong>Dora Maar was a French photographer and poet who became the lover of the famed Spanish painter for nearly a decade.<\/strong> Picasso painted a small handful of other portraits of Dora Maar, but this one is the most famous.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"733\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Portrait_of_Dora_Maar-733x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Portrait_of_Dora_Maar-733x1024.jpg 733w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Portrait_of_Dora_Maar-600x838.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Portrait_of_Dora_Maar-768x1073.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Portrait_of_Dora_Maar-1100x1536.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Portrait_of_Dora_Maar.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some have said that the torment seen in the faces of Picasso&#8217;s portraits, such as this one of Dora Maar, represents the political upheaval at the time. Photo credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hidden_Art_Gems_Lesser-Known_Masterpieces_Worth_Seeing_in_Paris\"><\/span>Hidden Art Gems: Lesser-Known Masterpieces Worth Seeing in Paris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Lilies_by_Claude_Monet\"><\/span>Water Lilies by Claude Monet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Orangerie&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re like the character George Costanza in the \u201890s American TV sit-com \u201cSeinfeld\u201d and love French Impressionism for the \u201csoothing pastoral images,\u201d then get yourself to the Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Orangerie where you can find an installment of Claude Monet\u2019s famous \u201cWater Lilies.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The-Water-Lilies-1024x529.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The-Water-Lilies-1024x529.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The-Water-Lilies-600x310.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The-Water-Lilies-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The-Water-Lilies.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Claude Monet\u2019s famous &#8220;Water Lilies&#8221; is a&nbsp;series&nbsp;of approximately 250 oil paintings. One of the works, <em>Le Bassin aux Nymph\u00e9as<\/em>, was auctioned for a whopping $27&nbsp;million in 2014. Photo credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we wouldn&#8217;t really call this a lesser-known masterpiece, after all, it is one of the most famous paintings in Paris, the piece is located in the Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Orangerie, which is perhaps one of the most underrated museums in Paris. <strong>If you have time, you must visit the museum to see this beautiful piece of art, which has been in the museum since 1927, just a few months after the artist\u2019s death. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Paintings_in_Paris_FAQ\"><\/span>Famous Paintings in Paris FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_famous_paintings_in_Paris\"><\/span>What are the most famous paintings in Paris? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Paris is home to renowned works like the Mona Lisa, The Raft of the Medusa, and Liberty Leading the People.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_see_famous_paintings_in_Paris\"><\/span><strong>Where can I see famous paintings in Paris?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can visit The Louvre, Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay, and Centre Pompidou to view iconic art.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Paris_museums\"><\/span><strong>What is the best time to visit Paris museums?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Early mornings or weekdays are ideal to avoid crowds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_free_museums_in_Paris\"><\/span><strong>Are there any free museums in Paris?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> Many museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of every month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_book_tickets_to_Paris_museums\"><\/span><strong>How do I book tickets to Paris museums?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets can be booked online through official museum websites or trusted travel platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, the Louvre and the Mus\u00e9e d&#8217;Orsay are the most popular museums in Paris, and both are crowded from opening to closing. 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