I’d been to Paris a few times but had never visited Napoleon’s tomb, so when I went in February 2023, I knew I needed to visit! Napoleon is such an iconic figure (not always for good reason) and as the First Consul of France, I knew he would be buried somewhere spectacular. I just didn’t…
Welcome to the first post in a new series called “An Art Historian’s Guide” — we’ll be starting with impressionist museums in Paris. This series will be my guide to museums and artistic movements around the world. As an art historian, how I interact with museums is different than the average person strolling through…
Is the Louvre near the Eiffel Tower? Yes, it is! And this blog post will tell you everything you need to know about how to get from one landmark to the other. Can you see The Louvre and Eiffel Tower in the same day? What’s the fastest way to get from The Louvre to the…
Ah, the Eiffel Tower, one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. It’s a proud symbol of France’s commitment to liberty. Can you see the Eiffel Towel from any Paris airports, though? Last year, when I took a double-decker tour bus of Paris, the guide shared at when the Nazis invaded during WWII, the…