The Art Lover's Guide to Paris (City Guides)

Theres no doubt that Paris is brimming with some of the worlds best art. But on a trip to the City of Light, its easy to be overwhelmed by the options, get caught up in the queues and miss the back street gems. Fear not- armed with this companion youll easily navigate your way through the rich art history to the vibrant present scene, and have a ball doing so. Along with listings of the unmissable museums and galleries (where youll appreciate the ancients through to the contemporaries), the guide includes more off beat places to find public and private art all over town (from design hotels to auction houses, beautiful brasseries to artist studios). Youll pick up insider tips from local and international professionals and find out where to take a sketch class, see live street art, buy an artwork, attend intriguing art events and meet the artists.