To be honest, we had only heard of artist Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) once. Even less of the Parisian museum that bears his name. But after a visit to the museum - his former home and studio - we are fans. On the ground and first floors there are many small rooms crammed with works of art. Then you reach the second floor: a gigantic high and spacious space with a number of large works of art by Moreau. Through these sizes, you step into his fabulous painting style and discover unearthly creatures and unicorns in his works. And you keep watching. It is so different that it even reminds us a bit of the work of the much later surrealist artist Salvador Dalí (1904-1989). In the accompanying text, it appears that Dali was also a fan. The huge studio also has an impressive, decorated spiral staircase: a true stairway to heaven.

Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) was rejected from the art academy three times, but fortunately Rodin did not give up. And now the sculpture stands The Thinker by Rodin is depicted in almost all coffee books on art history. A version of The Thinker can be admired in the large sculpture garden of Musée Rodin, with - not to be forgotten - a view of the Eiffel Tower. Definitely go to this museum on a beautiful autumn day. The grand sculpture garden has a matching villa called Hôtel Biron. Rodin lived here for a number of years. And although it no longer looks like a house, you step into Rodin's artistic world. Room after room, we see his work. Boring? Certainly not. We like to wander through rooms with wood-paneled walls, large crystal chandeliers and sculptures by Rodin. There is a danger that you will bring marble sculptures into your home after your visit.