Musée Carnavalet

The Musée Carnavalet, the history of Paris museum, is tucked away in the Marais. It's lovely and newly renovated. Have a look.

La neige à Paris II

10 janvier, 2010 we awoke to a gentle snowfall. In all of my trips since I've not experienced another.I got a lot of milage out of this one beautiful day in Paris.

Musée Carnavalet , the history of Paris Museum is closed until 2020 for renovations.

One of My Top Finds

I love being asked to help friends, and friends of friends plan their trips to Paris. I'm no travel agent by any means, but I do have a VERY LONG list of to dos. When asked about museums I always offer this one, Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine ( Architecture Museum, it's easier). Located near Palais de Chaillot, it's a must see. After,  have a coffee or glass of wine on the terrasse overlooking the Seine and Eiffel Tower! You'll thank me for this one.

Les arcs

Musée du Louvre

Paris Rouge - L"escalator

You either love the architecture of Centre Pompidou of you don't. I'm somewhere in between! At night the red escalator is pretty cool. It's high tech architecture was designed by Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano, along with Gianfranco Franchini. It opened in 1977.

Centre Georges Pompidou

Place Georges-Pompidou

75004 Paris

Très élégant

This equisite staircase graces the Musée Jacquemart-André.

Musée Jacquemart-André

158 Boulevard Hausmann

75008 Paris

 

The Master

looks down on one of his pieces in the newly restored Musée Rodin. I loved getting to visit the week it reopened last November. This small, jewel of a museum is probably my favorite in Paris. Merci Bonjour Paris for featuring my Rodin photo essay recently.

Le reflet

The beautiful Musée Carnavalet in the Marais is the history of Paris museum and free! Don't miss it. 

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Charmant!

Opened in 1960, the Musée de Montmartre is considered the most charming museums in Paris. Step inside the 3 century old buildings and see the works of Renoir, Dufy, Utrillo. This day the museum was closed but it remains on my list. 

The Best Kept Secret in Paris

I have found that the city of Paris' Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, is rarely on the To Do Lists of my friends visiting Paris. This is one of the most beautiful museums and can easily be added to your itinerary when you are at the Palais de Chaillot at Place du Trocadéro. It also offers commanding views of la Tour Eiffel from the expansive windows overlooking the Seine. The entrance fee is nominal and on free on the first Sunday of the month.

1 Place du Trocadéro

75016 Paris

Metro- Trocadéro

Fist Bump

at the Musée Rodin.

Fermature

The Monday after the attacks in Paris, I walked through the Louvre's Cour Carrée as it was closing. I loved the warm lights from within, against the gray façade.

Musée National des arts asiatiques Guimet

This beautiful building, located very close to Trocadéro, is devoted to arts and Asian cultures was built in 1889. I have not personally visited this museum, and would love to hear from my dear readers who have.

Guimet Museum of Asian Art

6 Place Lena

75016 Paris

View From Above - Centre Pompidou

I will admit that the Centre Pompidou is not at the top of my To Do list every trip but I did see a wonderful Mondrian exhibit there a few years ago.  That said, it is something you really must see, even if you don't opt to attend an exhibit. You can take the cool exterior escalator to the top and get a really nice view of Paris from above. You might even choose to go in the evening and have a drink or dinner at the top floor restaurant George.

L'escalier

Another hidden gem in Paris, le Musée Jacquemart-André.  The staircase is almost worth the trip.

Les grandes portes

The Palais du Tokoyo, located at 13 Avenue du Président Wilson, houses two wings. The eastern wing, the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris and the western, Palais du Tokoyo/ Site de création contemporaine, belonging to the French state.  The gentleman, gives a sense of scale.

Les Gardiens

Museée du Quai Branly

New Kid on the Block

As museums go, the Musée Quai Branly is a newcomer.  Close to la Tour Eiffel, facing the Seine this museum opened in 2006 and features indigenous art, cultures, and civilizations from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Designed by Jean Nouvel, whose Green Wall is part of the exterior, this is a new museum to add to your long list.

Musée Quai Branly

37 Quai Branly

75007 Paris

Métro: Pont de l'Alma, Alma-Monceau

The Tube

The industrial feel of the Centre Pompidou is not really my cup of tea, but I have to admit as a photographer,  it offers endless photo opportunities, marvelous exhibits,  and the views below are really a terrific viewpoint!

Paris Rouge - Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine

There are a very few places in Paris that I think are off the beaten path. Why this fabulous museum ( that overlooks la Tour Eiffel) is still one of them, I have no idea.  Have you been?

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine

1 Place du Trocadéro

75016 Paris

Metro: Trocadéro