The story behind the art, and where to see it
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Paris has more art than anyone can see in one trip, so the real question is where to spend your hours: the Louvre for the ancient world and the Old Masters, the Musée d'Orsay for the Impressionists, or an hour of stained glass at Sainte-Chapelle. These guides help you choose, and plan the visit.

The illuminated glass pyramid of the Louvre in the Cour Napoléon at dusk.
Photo: Benh Lieu Song, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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