Expensive. That's the first thing that comes to mind about this museum…read more It's a small gallery/ museum in Paris dedicated as the title would say to Dali. I spent a lot of time in small museums, the most recent visit to Paris, and this was certainly one you should consider if you are looking for the small Museum experience.

While walking around Montmartre, we came across Espace Dali, a small museum and gallery of Salvador…read moreDali's work. Being a fan of Dali, of course I had to check it out. The museum was quite small, and we only spent a little over half an hour in there. While I enjoyed looking at Dali's sculptures and paintings, it wasn't worth the €16 admission, which I found a little steep. (It had previously been €13 -- the brochure we picked up had the former price crossed off and the new price written down in pen.) All in all, a nice little museum and gallery, but not worth the price. If you are in the area, go ahead and check it out, but don't go out of your way to see it. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; Paris, France; Museums and Art Galleries]

One of the most unique smaller museums I had the pleasure of walking to, on a most glorious…read moresunshine, warm day. Learned about this museum from Downie's exhaustive book on some serious Paris history. And then, almost done with Kevin Kwan's book #2, it just got an honorable mention as some girls in the book went to visit! The house that was transformed on the upper two levels to Moreau's very own studio, it was, to my delight, filled with art students deep in study and practice when I came by. The spiral staircase up to the top room is stunning, has a great view, and leads to a full hardwood to ceiling exhibit of so many various pieces! It takes one's breath away. Incredible amount of works that are all exhibited here. I'm not sure that I am a fan of his art, even those I spied at the Louvre. Any trompe l'oeil? Well, not exactly... But it's wonderful to have walked the 9th, and to have seen firsthand the artist's atelier and humble home. History truly is amazing.

I just adore this museum! Lose yourself within and feel the magic of Gustave himself…read more Start your visit with a tour of Gustave's residence on the first floor and work your way upstairs into the gallery. This makes for a truly rewarding and relaxing day away from the hustle of the center city. Just wonderful!

Skip the museum go for the tea room lunch! Lol…read more The museum was fine but do stop by the tea room for a drink or food. The room was gorgeous and the view was great and the food wonderful as well. We had a menu item and a prefix. The quiche and the duck confit were both great and the mango tart was delicious

What a great little museum. Intimate, in a large private mansion, with a wonderful restaurant…read more Tickets are 20 Euros (17 Euros for seniors), there is also a handheld audioguide for an additional 3 Euros. Book in advance on the website - musee-jacquemart-andre.com. You can arrive and buy tickets, but it can get crowded and they do manage the number of tickets sold each day. NOTE - plan on dining at Le Nelie for lunch (or afternoon). We visited while they were sharing "Masterpieces from the Borghese Gallery" and these were truly masterpieces. Even a philistine would recognize the masters who painted these artworks. There were famous works from Caravaggio, Rubens, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Bernini, plus a host of lesser-known artists. (Not to mention the permanent art collection, which has great painters at all times.) I will say that the lighting wasn't ideal in all the rooms. This is a mansion - a residence, so not designed as a museum to exhibit the art. Most works were illuminated by single overhead spotlights that created bright highlights on the paintings. I had to view some from different angles to be able to fully view and enjoy some of the art. Luckily since they limit the number of visitors, there is enough time and space to find good viewing angles. Being a relatively small museum, you can see an amazing amount of art within a short time. The building itself is worth admiring as well. (Ask a docent about the hydraulic wall that dropped into the basement to open the main ballroom for large parties of up to 1,000 people.) The double staircase and the mural behind it are particularly beautiful and interesting. The museum has regular changes of the contents, so check to see what is being featured when you are planning your visit. Even if there is no special exhibit, the Museum itself and the permanent exhibits are worth the visit. If you are fluent in French, there are special VIP visits possible. Also - they hold actual Opera performances on some evenings - until mid-June 2025, they are performing Verdi's La Traviata and Rigoletto (usually on Saturday nights, occasionally on other evenings). Our trip didn't align well, otherwise I would have definitely attended - seeing a classical opera in a private mansion designed for large groups would be a rare treat. We dined there at Le Nelie - a fabulous restaurant. No reservations, so queue early for the 1000 opening (we got in line a 0940 and were in the first 10 people to enter the restaurant). We started with Kir Royales (and had seconds with our mains). I had the Carpaccio de boeuf which was beautiful as well as savory. The beef was thinly sliced and accompanied by toast with tapenade, wonderful little button mushrooms, large caper berries, and potatoes gratin dauphinois. My wife had the Salad Nelie, which was a mised salad with two different salmon pieces (smoked and marinated in dill), plus potatoes and vegetables. For dessert, my wife (like most patrons) chose the "Patisserie au choix" - you go with your server to the dessert display and choose what pastry dessert you would like. They then serve the dessert to your table. I went with the "Coupe 2 parfums" a lighter pairing of Guajana dark chocolate and vanilla with Bourbon bean infusion ice creams.

Once we walked away from the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur into the residential area of Montmartre, it…read moregot a lot quieter and easier to stroll. Jamie W and I didn't even know there was a museum here, but we decided to give it a look. Housed in an atmospheric 17th-century manor house and an adjacent hotel, it chronicles a helpful bit of Montmartre history since the Belle-Epoque period. Artists like Picasso, Renoir, and Toulouse-Latrec were starting to emerge. You might expect more definitive works from masters of this caliber, but no, this is a small museum not at the level of Musee d'Orsay and Musee de l'Orangerie. It was fairly crowded because the rooms were somewhat claustrophobic. On display was a special exhibition of the paintings of Divisionist artist Maximilien Luce. His work was unfamiliar to us though he seemed inspired by his more famous contemporaries like Seraut and Monet. There was a popular cafe in an interior garden, but the limited seating became a pushy table grabfest (Photo 3). Admission is 15€, and it's not included in the Paris Museum Pass since it's a private institution. I'd still recommend a visit if you want a crash course on Montmartre. RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI

Update 2025 This was like a new visit but still remembering…read morewhat was the same. It's a mansion, art gallery , cafe and pleasant garden. There is a tree swing in the yard Renoir did a painting of. Simple, both the swing and Painting live on. As well as the tree itself. Come Again.

It's like a mini Universal Studios tour inside the largest cinema house in Europe. We went as two…read moreadults and asked for the English tour. Starts every 5min. Takes about 45min total. There were several large youth groups that went ahead of us with French audio tours. It seems each tour's language can be customized and accommodate up to 12 adults at once, but is also intimate enough for two. You're self-guided by recorded audio that happens in 3D surround sound, lighting effects, and doors opening. It may feel like you're alone, but you're never really "alone" because you're being filmed on cameras the whole time. Various tour scenes include a ride behind the main stage screen looking out at the auditorium, a simulation of the view from the REX tower, a private screening room office, a projection booth with various types of tech, a green screen room, a voice over recording room, and a special effects room. I may have forgotten a few things but even my very jaded spouse enjoyed himself in the end- so I think it will pass the teen test too. The more dramatic you are for the cameras and recordings, the more hilarious it is when you see the footage in the end. If you like the edited footage, you can take it home on a souvenir USB for about 12€.

This was one of THE coolest things we did while in Paris. We bought the Paris Pass and had outlined…read morethe attractions we wanted to hit, but this wasn't on the list. After chatting with another couple on a wine tour, they talked Rex Studios up so much that we added it in and we were so glad we did! It's an interactive tour, that you won't be sorry you did. I highly recommend making the stop here!

I'm not surprised this passage is the last of the four Parisian passages I've tackled in a Yelp…read morereview because it was easily the quietest one. Understand Jamie W and I were trying to avoid a torrential downpour, so we walked first through Passage des Panoramas (review: https://yelp.to/yENdlLu3l9) and crossed a boulevard to walk through Passage Jouffroy (review: https://yelp.to/CnrpUaovIV). We then crossed another boulevard, and here we were. Surrounded by antiques dealers, vintage art galleries, and small cafes, we saw only a handful of people under the canopy fishbone ceiling, primarily taking short cuts to avoid the rain. Particularly memorable was a vintage bookstore where the owner was looking particularly erudite in his Panama hat and maroon sweater and shorts set (Photo 3). RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI

Quiet and Delicious Spaces to Wander, Rest and Enjoy!…read more So nice to be able to wander during a rainy day and see all of the cool shops. Nice break to our day and the history of these halls is very very cool.

I came here early on a Monday. At that time, there were not a lot of tourists, meaning there was a…read morelot of space to take pretty photos. There were also not many cars out either, which was good for me! Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. It is one of the most famous landmarks in Paris and directly across from the famous shopping street. Pro tip: come early, 9-10 AM is the best time.

Quality/Quantity - Another tourist attraction. Crazy busy. Still beautiful and has much history…read more One of many of France's monuments. I like the underground path to get here, to avoid the dangerous traffic. You can pay to go to the top which we did not. I believe you can buy tickets online in advance. Ambiance - See pictures. Service - Self service. Price - Free for us as we did not want to go to the top. 22 Euros, $26 USD to go to the top. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1810...? Final completion was in 1830.

Got recommended this place and it was something out of this world a few tables but not so busy went…read morethere on a late Saturday afternoon. Must make a really nice jazz lounge in the evening drinks were ok but nothing special

Fancy fresh friendly and fine dining.. fantastic experience in every way loved the freshly baked…read morebread and the steak juicy taste still Iongering on my taste buds