Museums & Gardens
Maison Gainsbourg
Composing more than 550 songs which, in a very modern sense, blended wordplay with subversive overtones, Serge Gainsbourg is regarded as the most important figure in French pop music. During his life, he… Read more
Jardin du Luxembourg
Regardless of it being the capital city of France, Paris doesn’t actually have many green spaces. The few that do exist, however, are dripped in pure decadence, and the most beautiful one of… Read more
Musée Picasso
Craving some serious culture from the 3rd? Musée Picasso is the answer. As you can probably guess from the name, this gallery is dedicated to the life and work of Spanish artist Pablo… Read more
La Galerie de L’instant
The 3rd is a leading arrondissement for some of Paris’ most stylish galleries. Should your preferred kind be photographic, and should your preferred topic of choice be France’s most stylish icons, we advise… Read more
Musée de la Vie romantique
If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Paris for an hour, we suggest taking a trip to Musée de la Vie romantique: the 1830 house of Dutch-French painter Ary Scheffer.… Read more
Musée Gustave Moreau
Arguably Pigalle’s most impressive cultural spot, Musée Gustave Moreau is an artistic heaven dedicated to the works of the symbolist master. Originally the artist’s dwelling, today it hosts an archive of his assets,… Read more
Why we’re all on cloud nine
For so many of us, when moving to Paris, the number one factor is lifestyle. And when it comes to having the best of Paris lifestyle, food and culture at your doorstep, the 9th… Read more
Japanese Gardens: An oasis of order and calm
Text: Anna Bromwich Paris has long had a fascination with all things Japanese, as borne out by the number of gardens in this style that are sprinkled across the city… Read more
Our essential guide to visiting Versailles
Following the hit TV series Versailles, the world-famous palace at the heart of the show is very much in the spotlight. VINGT Paris reveals a few of the must-see sights… Read more
