Art galleries and artist studio visits

If you’re drawn to art, curious to try new artistic experiences, or eager to explore artists’ studios, this tour by Paris-Toujours is made for you! Right in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood, in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, come and meet artists and step into their creative worlds.

Visit of artists’ studios

In this culturally and historically rich district, you’ll find the studios of both emerging and internationally renowned artists. This tour offers a unique experience: visiting three studios in the presence of their respective artists for a moment of shared passion around art.

  • A charming, tiny studio near the Lutetia hotel, home to a portrait artist. She mainly works with oil and dry pastels, drawing inspiration from the great masters of classical painting.
  • A studio on the famous Rue de la Grande Chaumière. Though compact (as is often the case for Parisian artists!), it’s where an artist works with an uncommon medium: cardboard. She transforms this often-overlooked material into stunning works of art.
  • A magnificent studio on Rue Notre Dame des Champs, formerly occupied by Fernand Léger, who once established his Academy of Modern Art there.

Artistic experiences

If you’re in the mood to experiment, create, and learn new techniques alongside artists, a variety of original workshops are available by Paris-Toujours : painting with coffee (yes, really!), gold or silver leaf collage, discovering cyanotype (an early form of photography), or traditional gold leaf gilding. If nature inspires you, try a plein air painting class held in the Luxembourg Garden. There’s something for everyone!

Esther & Paul Gallery

Between Île de la Cité and the Luxembourg Garden lies the “Esther & Paul” gallery. Since October 2022, it has been located on the beautiful and historic Rue de l’Odéon. The gallery features carefully curated exhibitions of both contemporary and vintage artworks, showcasing a selection of emerging and talented artists.

If this article inspires you, feel free to contact us to include our Paris art tour “Art galleries and artist studio visits” in your next trip.

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