And despite it’s well-trodden tourist trail, Europe is also scattered with unique, odd, and extremely obscure sites and attractions that visitors often overlook. Museums dedicated to currywurst in Germany or phallic objects in Iceland; odd sculptures and street art installations in Sarajevo, Prague, and Paris; and the uniqueness of Antoni Gaudi’s works in Barcelona offer visitors respite from admiring yet another baroque church or breathtaking vista.

While the Eiffel Tower or Colosseum are at little risk of losing their prestige to many these lesser-known sites, visitors seeking offbeat attractions will find plenty to marvel at in Europe. During our time exploring this continent we stumbled onto our fair share of unique, obscure, and sometimes plain weird sites. Here are a few of our favorites.

Gnome Sculptures – Wroclaw, Poland

Hundreds of small bronze gnome sculpture, about a foot in height, are scattered through the historic core of Wroclaw, Poland and surrounding neighbourhoods. “Cool” gnomes riding motorcycles, wizard gnomes in tall pointy hats, and environmentally conscious gnomes pushing recycling bins are tucked into corners, suspended form lampposts, and hidden in plain sight for those that know where to look. Anyone want to play I spy?

Comic Strip Murals – Brussels, Belgium

“Yoko Tsuno” – You can really see the size

Much like Gdansk’s gnomes, the city of Brussels is dotted with epic murals depicting a range of famous and obscure comic book characters. Tintin (and his little dog Snowy) is likely the most famous characters to appear in these murals, however even non-comic book reading visitors are sure to spot a few other familiar faces while exploring the city. They murals even have a Wikipedia page.

Pregnant Lady Street Art Installation – Prague, Czech Republic

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A contender for the strangest piece of public art we’ve seen to date, this sculpture depicts a pregnant lady, kneeling on the ground with her legs spread and her hands firmly clasped behind her head. Still not obscure enough for Prague, the sculpture is created out of shiny aluminum and is very reminiscent of a lego sculpture.  Overtly sexual, somehow the sculpture works in Prague, even if passing school children look up at it with puzzled expressions.

Carmo Convent – Lisbon, Portugal

Rows of large arches

Ruined by earthquake in 1755, today all that remains of Carmo Convent are the beautiful Gothic pillars of the former church and a small museum. These exterior elements of Carmo Convent are quite stunning, especially on a sunny day, and the site’s museum houses two Peruvian mummies from the 16th century – an off-putting display that only gets creepier upon closer inspection. A real contender for oldest human hair we’ve ever seen in person.

Pere Lachaise Cemetery – Paris, France

The presence of graffiti shows we are in the right place

As far as cemeteries go, Pere Lachaise is far from the strangest we’ve had the chance to explore. What makes Pere Lachaise so unique is that it is the final resting place for The Doors frontman Jim Morrison, whose headstone has grown into something of a shrine. Forty plus years since his death, fans still leave flowers, graffiti, and the odd joint in tribute to Morrison, while a security guard watches to ensure no one jumps the guard rails surrounding his headstone.

Museum of Broken Relationships – Zagreb, Croatia

Rage and Fury Room (via)

It’s always a good sign when you first hear about a quirky museum like this while washing your laundry in an equally quirky laundromat in Dubrovnik, Croatia, and as promised, the Museum of Broken Relationships did not disappoint. The museum’s premise is quite simple – helping people emotionally overcome a failed relationship by contributing to their collection. In under an hour we browsed the personal belongings of hundreds of contributors from around the world. Some of these displays were funny, others angering, touching, or the equivalent of emotional napalm, but all were wonderfully quirky.

Abandoned Beelitz Sanitorium – Berlin, Germany

Delving deeper into Berlin and it’s tumultuous history, I signed up for a tour of the abandoned Beelitz Sanitorium just outside the city limits. A short walk from the primitive train station, in a small clearing, three buildings sit in a horseshoe shape. Constructed in 1902, these buildings first served as a tuberculosis clinic before becoming a hospital during both World Wars, even treating then soldier Adolf Hitler during the first World War. During the Cold War, this site was the largest Soviet hospital outside of Russia before being deserted in the early nineties. Many a rave have been held here since, and while the crumbling buildings are beginning to show their age, their original beauty is still evident.

Museum of Art Fakes – Vienna, Austria

Small space, big art (fakes)

Incorrectly reading the hours of operation for this tiny museum, Travis and I returned three times before we finally got our timing right, however all this back and forth was completely worth it to delve into the world of art fakes. In addition to learning about the immense level of effort that goes into creating an art fake, from the aged paper used to specific hardening processes, brush strokes, and in one case egg yolk washes, we were able to come face to face with fakes so good that they were verified as authentic and sold for millions of dollars.

Europe offers visitors so many different types of attractions, it really is a mixed bag of so many wonderful things. Have you had a chance to visit Europe? What’s the most off-beat or quirky attraction you’ve seen there?

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Stand up straight, arm bend at a ninety degree angle and bring the glass towards you – don’t bend into it, keep your head up. Take a large drink of the beer, through the foam -this isn’t meant to be sipped. As you drink the beer, you’ll taste different flavour components in different parts of your mouth.

And with that I hesitantly raised the glass to my mouth and had my very first sip of Guinness.

You can hardly mutter the name Dublin without thinking of the dark stuff, and although Guinness is synonymous with Ireland as a whole, St. James’s Gate located off the south quays in Dublin is the birthplace of this famous brew. Today visitors can visit the beloved Guinness Storehouse to learn about the history of Guinness, the brewing process, and even sample some of the good stuff right where it’s made.

The infamous Guinness Storehouse

We have managed to check out a few breweries during our time in Europe, however none have been as infamous or widely recommended as the Guinness Storehouse – and none of these visits have come with as large a price tag either. However, as pricey as the entrance fee seemed to a couple of budget travelers like ourselves, at nearly 15 Euro per person we also knew that this was one of the must-see attractions in Dublin; the fact that most of the other “attractions” we wanted to see in Dublin involved walking around and admiring from afar (for free!) helped ease the sticker shock of visiting the Storehouse.

Guinness Storefront sign

While it’s not possible to visit the Guinness Brewery, without selling your soul or getting in good with the right people, Guinness has provided plenty to keep visitors busy – so much so that one almost forgets they aren’t walking along the brewery floor. Housed in the original brewery building, Guinness has constructed an elaborate museum of sorts complete with interactive exhibits explaining their unique brewing process and intriguing company history, numerous restaurants, a fully stocked souvenir store, and a glass encased Gravity Bar that features some of the best views of the city of Dublin.

Vintage Guinness Bottles

Beer Barrels

Guinness Storehouse reflection

As it turns out, all the reviews and recommendations we read online were spot on as we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Guinness Storehouse. Although as beer fans it played into our interests, with so many different displays and interactions I bet that almost anyone can find something to take away from a visit – even if you prefer Guinness advertisements over their beer. One of my favorite aspects of our visit was learning about Arthur Guinness who founded the brewery in 1759 and was so confident in his product he signed a 9,000 year lease for the property at St. James’s Gate. Although the lease is no longer valid, it’s incredible that anyone was willing to make this kind of wager on themselves and their product.

The Guinness Gravity Bar

Delicious Guinness stew topped with mashed potatoes for lunch

Taps at the Gravity Bar

Walking through Dublin, it’s evident that this is the home of Guinness – posters and advertisements are plastered on every pub in the city, delivery trucks are rampant in the downtown core, and every souvenir store within a ten mile radius is full of products plastered with the famous Guinness harp. However as famous as Guinness is throughout the world, before our visit I’d never bothered to try it for myself.

Guinness delivery truck

Guinness advertisements

Why would a self-professed beer lover not have tried one of the most known and loved beers in the world you may ask? Although I had never gone out of my way to avoid Guinness, I also had always considered myself a light-beer drinker, completely writing off the darker varieties and claiming I didn’t like them. The funny thing is I hadn’t really tried that many dark beers so how I knew I didn’t like them is a bit of a mystery. Fortunately, I approached our visit to Dublin with a more open mind and discovered that I actually enjoyed the creamy head and thicker consistency of my first Guinness.

Before

…and after

Taking in the view from the Guinness Gravity Bar, as the sun poked out from behind a dark cloud and painted the entire city of Dublin in it’s rich golden light, I couldn’t help but pause and relish the moment. I was enjoying my first ever pint of Guinness and I was drinking it in Dublin at the world’s most famous brewery. Looking around, everything was perfect, except for one tiny detail – with beer this fresh, I knew it would never taste as good anywhere else.

Logistics: The Guinness Storehouse is located towards Euston Station. The easiest and most pleasant way to get their is to walk (on a sunny day of course) which takes about 20 minutes from the centre. You can also take the LUAS to St. James’ Hospital. Buying your tickets online will save you 10% on your entry fee. You just write down your confirmation number and use the ticket machine at the entrance – plus you get to skip the line! The Storehouse is open every day from 9:30 – 17:00.

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The outside of the Kongresshalle – pretty much the only building left on the site

Located just a short tram ride from the main train station, the former rally grounds are one of Nuremburg’s top attractions – and with good reason. While large portions of the Rally Grounds were never completed, and those that were have long since been destroyed, one major building remains today. The uncompleted, yet still incredibly imposing Congress Hall stands at half its originally intended height and houses the Documentation Center – Nazi Party Rally Grounds (museum).

The Kongresshalle from above – it was only built to half its intended height!

The uncompleted interior of the Kongresshalle

Beautifully intertwined within the former North Wing of the unfinished Congress Hall, the museum displays a permanent exhibition entitled “Fascination and Terror” which documents the rise, power, and fall of the Nazi Party in Germany – with a specific focus on the city of Nuremberg, it’s rallies and trials.

A photo from one of the rallies

And another

One more for good measure

Although we have previously visited several sites related to the Second World War and the Holocaust – from memorials in nearly every country involved in the war, to concentration camps, museums, and sections of train platform once used to deport millions of people to their death – we were really impressed by the museum and overwhelmed by the amount of information on display. From Hitler’s initial struggle for power of the Nazi Party to the Nuremberg Trials, the museum covers the life of the Nazi Party in great detail and does a wonderful job weaving in Nuremberg’s role as host to the annual party rallies and later trials.

The Zeppelinfield – modeled after the Pergamon Altar

The Zeppelinfield again…very little remains of this structure today

Perhaps what surprised us the most was the concept that the rallies in Nuremberg were, at their core, a huge party. Like the music festivals of today, interviews with rally attendants depict them as a celebration. With beer halls, parades, sporting events, and military reenactments (all very reminiscent of the golden-age of Rome), the rallies went a long way in garnering support and goodwill toward the Nazi Party (much like the Berlin Olympics). Like a giant wool blanket pulled over the eyes of Germany and the world, every move made by the Nazi Party (under Hitler) was aimed at transforming Adolf Hitler into a legend and the Nazi ideology into an obtainable reality. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Rally Ground blueprints, now on display in the museum.

An oddly (and sadly) relevant poster we found at the museum

Perhaps the second most compelling section of the museum comes right at the end, both literally and figuratively. The Nuremburg trials, held just a few minutes away in Courtroom 600 of the Palace of Justice, still remain one of the most important political events in history. The museum displays a number of audio and video recordings, plus more information in written documentation (much more can be found at the Nuremburg Trials Memorial).

We won’t give away too much more about the museum and it’s displays, but if you ever get the chance to visit Nuremburg, we would highly recommend heading straight for this museum.

Logistics: The museum and grounds are located just a bit out of the center of Nuremberg – from Hauptbahnhof take Tram #9 to Dokuzentrum (you can’t miss it!). Entrance to the museum is 5 Euro, and it is open every day (check out the website here). An audioguide (included with the cost of admission) takes visitors around the museum, which encompasses 19 rooms filled with photographs, video clips, and artifacts. Information is displayed in a manner that allows visitors to delve into different areas that relates to their own interests. Give yourself a couple of hours to fully enjoy the museum…even more if this is a particular interest of yours (note: the trials section is at the end so be sure to pace yourself!).

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Differently coloured patches covering bullet holes or artillery damage can be seen everywhere.

Fortunately, much of the famous collections housed within the museums were evacuated prior to the war, hidden away for safe keeping in basements, secret bunkers, and distant mine shafts, and as a result were relatively undamaged. However, in an interesting twist, when many of these collections were discovered by Allied or Soviet forces after the war, not all found their way back to their original homes. Perhaps the most famous of which is Priam’s Treasure (also called the gold of Troy), which disappeared from a protective bunker in the Berlin Zoo shortly after World War Two and reappeared in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow in 1993. Although the Soviet Union denied any knowledge of the treasure’s whereabouts during the Cold War, as of January 2010 Russia has stated that they are keeping the artifacts as compensation for the destruction of Russian cities and looting of Russian museums by Nazi Germany in World War II.

During our previous visit to Berlin, Travis had been fortunate to explore five of the city’s top museums, all on Museum Island, where as I was only able to admire their lovely exteriors (opting instead to attend a photography tour outside the city). Therefore, during our return visit this fall, an in-depth visit of these museums was at the top of my “to-do” list.

The Alte Nationalgalerie

Of the Island’s five museums, we fully explored two with the time we had: the Neues Museum which was completely destroyed during in World War II, and the Pergamon Museum, home to the Pergamon Altar. Although many of the smaller artifacts on display are quite interesting, I found that the buildings themselves, especially the Neues Museum (designed by David Chipperfield) captured my attention, and found myself both enthralled and saddened when envisioning the museum’s original grandeur at the turn of the 20th century.

Some of the original wall decorations that survived the war in the Neues Museum

The famed Pergamon Altar from Turkey

The Ishtar Gate of Babylon with its blue-glazed tiles

Equally as impressive as the Neues Museum are the enormous reconstructed building elements housed within the Pergamon Museum. Transported to Berlin in pieces and then reassembled, the Pergamon Altar dates back to the 2nd century BC and is a whopping 35.64 meters wide and 33.4 meters deep – a truly impressive sight upon first entering the museum. The Pergamon is also home to the Market Gates of Miletus, Ishtar Gates of Babylon, and the Mshatta Facade, all in their original size and splendour.

Admission to all five museums on the island is 18 Euro and includes a complementary audio-guide at the entrance to each one.

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The facade of the V&A (via)

The beautiful glass sculpture in the lobby

A grand piano in the paintings hall

A great example of Chinese sculpture

Walking in, we only knew that the museum’s displays are focused on art and design. But this only begins to describe the treasures it holds, and from the moment we entered the beautiful Victorian building to the moment we left, we were surprised and impressed with what uncovered around every corner.

A screen from a home in the ancient Middle East

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Victoria and Albert Museum lies in it’s laid out. Pieces are grouped into categories (Fashion, Art, Metalwork, Sculpture, Architecture, Painting…) and then displayed by period, which allows visitors the unique opportunity to compare similar trends within an era of time. This provided a stark contrast to the many museums we visited prior that display their items by civilization or origin (Egyptian, Roman, Middle Eastern…). This layout also allowed us to compare and contrast many of the different trends in far reaching areas of the world at a single time in history. As a result, delicate hand-sewn shoes worn in Europe reside next to two-toed socks worn with sandals in Asia dating to the same time period, while a nearby case holds an arrangement of glistening jewels showcasing some of Marie Antoinette’s incredible rings and pendants, as well as those worn by her counterparts during the same period in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Medieval wooden sculpture

Beautiful stained glass

The Victoria and Albert Museum houses a permanent display of over 4.5 million pieces and is sure to offer something for everyone in your party. While we thoroughly enjoyed many of the displays, Calli was particularly fond of the costume collection featuring designer outfits and accessories from the 1600s to present day. It was amazing to see the many layers of undergarments and petticoats that went into the outfits of the 17th century and see how drastically the styles changed as we circled the room. To demonstrate the fashion trends, the displays incorporate many runway pieces from famous design houses including Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Vivienne Westwood, and Valentino.

1960s style

Sex Pistols-inspired punk style

Some articles from Christian Dior

Another section of the museum we found fascinating was the architecture displays. Containing building elements such as the two top stories of the facade of the Sir Paul Pindar house, a survivor of the Great Fire of London that dates to the 1600s, and an almost intact Renaissance chapel from Santa Chiara, Florence, it’s impossible to not be impressed.

The top two stories of the Paul Pindar House (via)

For those that love art, a wonderful collection of paintings from the  likes of Constable, Turner, and even Raphael await. Like sculpture instead – you’re in luck as works from Bernini, Canova, Rodin, and many others await. And best of all, you can enjoy them in relative peace (when compared to the National Gallery or TATE) as the V&A is much less busy than many of London’s other museums.

Whatever you like in museums, you are sure to find something that you like in the Victoria and Albert Museum – and probably something you didn’t even know you like as well.

As with the majority of the free museums in London, you do have to pay for some of the temporary exhibits if you want to see them. To check out what’s on when you are there, you can visit their website here.

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The Greek Revival facade of the museum

The amazingly designed Great Court

Paleolithic hand-axe – 1.2 million years old

Collosal granite statue of Amenhotep III

Mesopotamian wall relief

Canada is represented too with a totem from Haida Gwaii

One of the best things about London, for both locals and tourists, is that entry into many of the major museums is completely free. Not only do these free attractions help make London a bit more affordable, especially for the always budget-conscious backpacker, but a visit to any of these museums, even the few you aren’t quite sure you will enjoy, is completely risk free. Pop in to see one painting, or wander a couple halls, or use the bathroom, without feeling obligated to “get your money’s worth”.

The Grenville Library houses many interesting books and items

 

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We couldn’t leave Paris without a visit to its (and probably the world’s) most famous museum, the Louvre. After postponing our visit until Friday night, when entrance is free to those under 26, we entered the iconic glass pyramid and descended into the museum’s entrance hall.

The famous glass pyramid and Tuileries Garden

The Louvre…well, half of it anyways.

One of the more spectacular buildings we’ve laid eyes on this trip, which is really saying something, the Louvre is both elegant and a bit intimidating. With over sixty thousand square feet to explore, and thirty five thousand items on display, it’s nearly impossible to see everything in just one visit; however, we were determined to give it a shot for as long as our feet could handle.

The glorious, golden Apollo Gallery

Upon entering the impressive lobby under the great glass pyramid, we were surprised to find no lines…seriously, none at all – and after waiting for hours at the Vatican, Uffizi, Prado, and others this was simply amazing.. After taking a minute to warm up (it was freezing outside) we simply walked to one of the collection entrances and presented our passports for our free entry. With map in hand we decided on a rudimentary plan of action and set off.

Looking out through the glass pyramid

 

The amazing salon of French sculptures

 

In addition to the museum’s stunning architecture and displays, we really loved the way our visit to the Louvre brought together many of the parts of our trip. We were able to see Islamic carvings from Cordoba and Granada, pieces of the Parthenon marbles from the Acropolis in Athens, “halves” and “pieces” of sculptures that we’d seen “the rest of” somewhere else, and many others. This, and the British Museum (stay tuned), has really allowed us to put the historical part of our trip into perspective.

The Codex of Hammurabi (via)

 

Perhaps the Louvre’s most famous resident, the Mona Lisa receives the majority of the acclaim. However, despite the fact that a good number of visitors skip the rest of the museum and only see it, it is a fairly underwhelming piece of art, especially compared to Leonardo Da Vinci’s many other paintings and sketches. Nonetheless, this doesn’t stop the crowds from forming, and it is one of the few places in the museum where you notice the crowds (amazing considering 15,000 people visit every day).

The Mona Lisa  by da Vinci (via)

We ended up using almost every minute of our time at the museum and were able to see a good amount of the things we wanted. Here are some more of our highlights:

Psyche revived by the kiss of Cupid (via)

Winged victory of Samothrace

Assyrian relief sculpture (via)

The Seated Scribe, over 4000 years old (via)

 

If you are planning on visiting the Louvre, there are many excellent articles out there to make your visit a more efficient and rewarding one. We would suggest at least looking at the map online if you are going to be pressed for time. You can visit the website of the Louvre here, and if you are interested in seeing some of the best and most interesting objects, the collection catalogue can be found here. There is free entry for everyone on the first Sunday of the month, and for under-26’s on Friday evenings from 6:00-9:45.

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The second museum on our docket in Paris was the Musee de l’Orangerie. Located in the corner of the beautiful Tuileries Garden beside the giant Ferris wheel, it is another of Paris’ fantastic museums focusing on impressionist and post-impressionist painting.

The Tuileries Garden – a lovely place for relaxation

The Ferris Wheel and pond at the end of the Tuileries Garden

Once inside, the hustle and bustle of the busy Place de la Concorde is quickly forgotten as you are transported to a world of calm and reflection. Natural light filters down through the ceiling and the recently renovated pale stone interior create the perfect habitat for a couple of hours of art enjoyment.

The museum itself has two main sections, the bottom floor containing the collection of Paul Gillaume, and the upper floor containing Monet’s eight Water Lily murals in two oval rooms.

The collection of Paul Gillaume, a mechanic turned art dealer turned art collector, is comprised of the works of many of the masters of the past 2 centuries, including Matisse, Picasso, Monet, Cezanne, and many others. Like any of the museums we’ve been to, there were some we loved and some we didn’t love (and even some we REALLY didn’t love).

Paul Gillaume as painted by Amedeo Modigliani (via)

Claude Monet – l’Argenteuil (via)

Paul Gauguin – Paysage (via)

Andre Derain – Arlequin et Pierrot (via)

Although this collection is fantastic on its own, the real reason that people make a stop here is the two rooms of Monet murals. Displayed in two ovular rooms designed by Monet himself, the canvases follow the curvature of the room and depict the water lilies in the gardens surrounding his home at different times and in different lights. He wanted a place for people to come following the end of WWI to be at peace, and this is definitely achieved through the diffused light and sparse decoration of the two rooms.

One of the rooms containing Monet’s Water Lilies (via)

 

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The Eiffel Tower, our first stop

Hotel National des Invalides

Sunset on the River Seine

Over those days we wandered around the magnificent architecture of the Louvre, through the beautiful Tuileries Garden, past the Grande Roue de Paris (aka the giant ferris wheel), across the Place de la Concorde, and along the bustling Champs-Elysees with its enormous Christmas market.

The Louvre by day…

… by evening…

… and by night!

In addition to the major sites, we thoroughly enjoyed wandering through some of Paris’ most charming neighbourhoods like Le Marais and Montmartre with their great Basilicas of Notre Dame and Sacre Coeur towering above their surroundings.

A glimpse of the bell towers of Notre Dame

Details of the cathedral, up close

The gothic interior

La Basilique du Sacre Coeur.

We also made sure to enjoy some of the local – and not so local – fare while in Paris, including macaroons, falafels and spicy Sri Lankan curries!

Expensive macaroons in a store window

Our cheap macaroons from McCafe

 

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Of all of Paris’ wonderful museums, perhaps the one most in line with our artistic preferences was the Musee d’Orsay. Featuring the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings in the world, we knew that we would be spending more than a couple of hours there.

You can see the old station

Great view from the 5th floor

Although it had a lot to live up to, as we’d just enjoyed an early morning stroll around the Eiffel Tower, it didn’t disappoint and impressed us right from the start. Housed in a former “Beaux-artes” train station that narrowly avoided demolition, the building is as spectacular as the art (a common thread in the best museums we’ve been to). The first sight we were treated to was the amazing open-air central “courtyard” filled with great examples of French sculpture including the likes of Rodin and Carpeaux.

Vincent Van Gogh – Starry Night over the Rhone (via)

Vincent Van Gogh – The Church at Auvers (via)

After wandering through the sculpture gallery, we began exploring the seemingly endless rooms of paintings. The likes of Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cezanne, Van Gogh, and many other masters of 19th and early 20th centuries are very well represented here. The bottom two floors explore various styles (symbolism, naturalism, etc.), some early work by the impressionist masters, and some of the foreign painters (Van Gogh, etc.); However, the piece de resistance is the top floor, reserved for the true masterpieces of French impressionism. Room after room of world-famous paintings await in the Gallerie des Impressionnistes. Here are a few of our favorites.

Claude Monet – Le Givre (via)

Paul Signac – Entree du Port de Marseille (via)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir – Le Moulin de Galette (via)

Leon Belly – Pilgrims Going to Mecca (via)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir – The Mosque (via)

Claude Monet – Woman with a Parasol (via)

Claude Monet – Cathedrale de Rouen Harmonie Blanche (via)

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