The National Picasso Museum - Paris
View from inside the Picasso Museum On day 2 of my trip to Paris, I had tickets for the Picasso Museum. This was on my list for two reasons. First, I love his work, second, 2023 is the 50th anniversary of his death, and the Picasso Museum is one of six museums that have organized special exhibitions in commemoration, and my goal is to see all of them. My entry ticket was for 11AM, so I had plenty of time for an exploratory walk on my way there. The Musée National Picasso-Paris is in the 3rd Arrondissement, so I decided on an tour of the Haute-Marais (North Marais). This neighborhood is filled with chic shops, galleries and some really interesting places to eat. I exited the Metro at the Strasbourg-Saint Denis station, and I was immediately greeted by the Porte Saint-Denis. This arch marks part of the fortifications built around Paris by Charles V in the 14th Century. It was rebuilt by Louis XIV during the 17th Century, and is mirrored two blocks away by the Porte Sa...