Fall in Paris is marked by mild temperatures, making it an ideal time to explore the city on foot or by bicycle.
The crisp, cool air is invigorating, and you’ll find the parks and gardens, such as Luxembourg Gardens and Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, adorned with the warm hues of autumn foliage. Strolling along the Seine River or through the charming streets of Montmartre is a delightful way to soak in the fall scenery.
Painting is an ancient medium and even with the introduction of photography, film and digital technology, it still has remained a persistent mode of expression. So many paintings have been limned over dozens of millennia that only a relatively small percentage of them could be construed as "timeless classics" that have become familiar to the public—and not coincidentally produced by some of the most famous artists of all time. We, of course, have our opinion of what makes the grade and we present them here in our list of the best paintings of all time.