Kenzo Parfums is planting stunning floral landscaping at the world’s most famous museum

    Kenzo Parfums x le Musée du Louvre: Kenzo to help flower the Tuileries garden. Dazzling shades of red, harmonious tones of pink, infinite arrays of poppies, lavender, beds of luxuriant tall wild grass…. Since the beginning of summer, the Tuileries garden between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre museum has welcomed visitors … Read more

Private view: our art critic’s favourite online galleries

The world’s great art museums have closed their doors – but you can travel within their walls virtually to see treasures up close

Laura Cumming’s best art of 2017

There was revolutionary fervour from Russia, dazzling critiques of the American dream, and unforgettable faces…

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Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first museum of its kind in the Arab region, opens to the public

Louvre Abu Dhabi, a new cultural landmark for the 21st century, opens to the public on 11 November. The museum’s collection spans the history of humanity and will explore a universal narrative through artworks and artefacts from all over the world. The much-anticipated Louvre Abu Dhabi opens to the public with a spectacular week-long series of … Read more

10 of the best cafes and restaurants near Paris’s major attractions

Lunch near Paris’s big draws doesn’t have to be expensive or touristy. A short walk from the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre will reveal a classic bistro, stylish brasserie or locals’ favourite

The Louvre’s closure proves art cannot survive climate change

The flooding in Paris is a stark warning of the danger posed by climate change to everything human civilisation has achieved – no matter how priceless