The Wishlist: An Arty Guide to Paris

For any art enthusiast, no trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the Louvre. With 35,000 objects displayed in more than 60,000 square meters, the Louvre is one of the best museums in the world, housing classic works from the Italian Renaissance to Greek and Roman antiquities. However, if you’re looking to do more than queue up to view the Mona Lisa, try this private drawing class inside the Louvre itself – a must-do for any budding artist. Teaching the basics of drawing among the finest works of art in the world, this class offers the chance to see this Paris landmark from a different perspective.

If the Impressionist masterpieces of the Musée d’Orsay have piqued your interest, head over to the beautiful bohemian village of Montmartre – the heart of Paris’s creative landscape. It was once home to some of the most brilliant minds of the 19th and 20th centuries: Picasso, Renoir and Van Gogh all lived here. This tour will take you through Montmartre via windmills, cabarets and monuments including the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Your guide will even pick you up from your hotel!

For a fascinating blend of technology and tradition, you must visit L’Atelier des Lumières on the Rue Saint-Maur. Causing a storm of excitement in the art world, the exhibitions at L’Atelier des Lumières invite you to immerse yourself inside huge digital installations of legendary works by Vincent van Gogh, Gustav Klimt and more. Stroll around the landscape of The Starry Night, which is created using over 120 video projectors across 3,300 square metres, covering the floors, walls and ceilings in colour. It’s a truly unique way to experience these masterpieces (just remember to book online in advance).