Paris is renowned as one of the most influential cities in the world of art. Every major artist in history has, at one time or another, either lived in Paris, visited Paris, or had an exhibition of their work displayed within one of the city's proliferation of galleries. A recent estimate put the number of galleries and museums within France's capital at an astonishing 300 plus. Whilst this guide does not set out to list every single one, it does set forth the most celebrated and arguably most important galleries and museums that the cultured visitor cannot afford to miss. In addition, there is a comprehensive catalogue of the best hotels in the city, to make your visit to the city as pleasurable as possible. All this information can easily be accessed by the links at the top or the foot of each page. We hope you enjoy your stay.