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We’re off to the Marais district. This should be a wonderful neighborhood to wander through, as it seems to be everyone’s favorite part of Paris. Well, almost everyone’s: the website Photonet actually recommends skipping the Read More …
The exterior of the church of Saint Sulpice is undergoing renovation. I’m convinced we won’t be able to get inside, but of course we can. Good thing too. Springtime in Paris
We enter the Jardin du Luxembourg through a forest of neatly aligned trees. This gives way to the central pond and gardens behind the Luxembourg Palace. . . . . . and then the palace Read More …
We start our day at the Musée National du Moyen Age (the National Museum of the Middle Ages – or simply, the Cluny), the fabulous Medieval museum housed in the 15th century residence of the Read More …
On the western edge of Paris, the Parc de Bagatelle includes a variety of beautiful gardens — including a gorgeous rose garden — perfect for wandering. Inspired by images of Parc Bagatelle The wife of Read More …
When planning this trip I came across a couple of references to the Museum Marmottan Monet. It seemed like a place we would really like. Knowing my friend Jeff is a big fan of Impressionism, Read More …
Near the Eiffel Tower, a walled garden quite unlike other formal Paris gardens offers a delightful spot to wander and relax outside the Quai Branly Museum. In the museum garden, an abundance of seemingly natural Read More …
Of course, the Eiffel Tower is a Parisian landmark, towering over the city since its construction as a temporary exhibit for the 1889 Paris Exhibition. You can see it from almost everywhere, but – because Read More …
From the d’Orsay, we wander through a portion of elegant St Germain des Pres. It is a quiet afternoon in this lovely, upscale neighborhood. We are on our way to the garden at the Rodin Read More …
The Musée d’Orsay is housed in a former train station and retains some of its glorious detail from those days. It makes for a dramatic display space. But we aren’t interested in the sculpture collection Read More …