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The Downloadable Louvre published by iBooks Learn about the brilliant artists whose works reside in the world-famous Louvre museum. (In PDF format, compatible with Windows and Macintosh platforms. Requires Acrobat eBook Reader, free from Adobe.) Average customer rating: 5 stars (out of a possible 5).

Little Known Museums In and Around Paris by Rachel Kaplan. Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (September 1996) As quaint as its title, Kaplan's Paris guide has wonderful color illustrations that make perusing a joy, and it is written in an easy-to-read style that will make you wish you were in Paris — if you don't already! In-depth data on 30 Parisian museums, including up-to-date, accurate information such as hours, phone numbers, and a useful map. A good choice for most large travel collections. Average customer rating: 5 stars (out of a possible 5).

Art Prints and Posters
In the Discover France Art Boutique you can search our database for thousands of fine art reproductions at discounts of 20%, with custom framing available. Browse among artists whose works are displayed at the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, and many more international repositories of art.

History of French Art & Architecture
Introduction to history of art in France, from pre-historic, Celtic & Roman periods to the present. Artifacts, painting, sculpture, architecture, museums. Art database: 130,000 works & 10,000 artists.

Videomuseum
Consortium of 42 museums and public collections of French modern & contemporary art.

WebMuseum
Virtual exhibits and biographies of famous French painters, from the 13th century to the present, compiled by Nicolas Pioch.

Paris Museums
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