Parisian Museums and Galleries Reach New Heights in Popularity
Almost three million guests visited the Musee d’Orsay, which underwent renovation recently, in 2011. With over twenty seven million visitors flocking to these shrines of artistic brilliance, tourists have a strong reason to visit Paris.
The most visited museum in Paris is also counted among the most popular in the world. The Louvre museum recorded over 8.5 million guests during 2011. The Pompidou Centre came next with 3.6 million visitors. Known to be one of the foremost art centres in the country, the Pompidou Centre is a leading gallery for contemporary art.
A Multitude of Museums
You could also visit other popular museums in the country like the new branch of the Pompidou Centre in Metz. This modern art museum opened in May 2010 in the eastern French city and boasts of a unique roof design created by Shigeru Ban, a celebrated Japanese architect.
One of the biggest reasons tourists travel to Paris is the art scene in the city. Paris is known for its multitude of museums, galleries and other spaces that host art. Whether you flew to France in business class or opted for cheap flights to Paris, these museums are a must see. France recently recorded a five percent boost in the number of visitors at French galleries and museums that number well over a thousand.
The main reasons for the increasing popularity of French museums are the developments in cultural tourism and the active participation by the youth and tourist families. The nominal entry charges in leading museums make them very popular among visitors.
January 9, 2012 2:32 pm