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Quebec's national fine arts Museum opened a spectacular exhibition this week, featuring some remarkable pieces from the collection of the Louvre Museum in Paris.  The Louvre is may be the largest Museum in the world and has collections varying from antiquity to the 19th century.  Rarely have elements of those collections traveled to other institutions.  So the show in Quebec is a first and a must see not only because of the quality of the works exhibited but also because of the design of the exhibition itself.For the first time, the Quebec population and visitor who have never traveled to France will get to see rare pieces from antique Egypt and antique Greece, works from the Middle East created in accordance with by the Islamic religion, works from the Ottoman Empire as well as works from 17th and 18th century Europe, all together 274 pieces.A whole program of activities is also offered with lectures and guided visits.  These do require reservation in advance so in planning your trip to Quebec City do make a call to the Museum at (418) 643-2150 to reserve your place in a group. If you do form your own group (20 people maximum) you can require the assistance of a trained guide at (418) 644-6460 extension 5547.   This is an opportunity not to be missed.  The exhibition will go on until October 26.