There’s nothing quite like a visit to Musée Rodin on a sunny day. While the permanent collection is impressive and the temporary exhibits are interesting, the garden is the real draw. It’s thrilling to sit amidst The Thinker and The Gates of Hell with the golden dome of Hôtel des Invalides poking above the treetops. […]
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Musée Gustave-Moreau
Upon entering small, serene Musée Gustave-Moreau, you will not only be transported back more than a century, but you will also be overtaken by your inner artist. You’ll be inspired to pick up a pencil or paintbrush and create! This museum displays the life and work of French symbolist painter Gustave Moreau. Even if the […]
Eglise de la Trinité
What a nice surprise to come upon this beautiful Roman Catholic church tucked behind Gare St-Lazare in the 9th arrondissement. It was built in the late 1800’s and was designed by Théodore Ballu as part of Haussmann’s beautification effort. Figures of Faith, Hope and Charity adorn the exterior, and the bell tower is topped with […]
Métropolitain
Paris has introduced many different styles of métro sign through the years. When the first subway line opened in 1900, the station entrances were constructed of wrought iron with Hector Guimard’s Art Nouveau-style signage. The signs took a few different forms. Disappointingly, the latest incarnation is a simple M.
Chez Grenouille
My eagle-eyed husband gets all the credit for discovering this tiny neighborhood restaurant in the 9th arrondissement. While I rushed ahead, anxious to get to a couple of museums, Angelo peered inside Chez Grenouille and was enchanted by the cozy dining room’s (there are 16 covers) stone walls and wood beams. The restaurant is as […]
Canal St-Martin
My Paris-loving friend Anita turned me on to this urban oasis, Canal St-Martin, between the 10th and 11th arrondissements. I’d never been to this part of town, and it was great to explore this neighborhood, which delineates central and eastern Paris. The area has a unique feel; it’s equal parts industrial, bucolic and artsy. The […]
Rough Night?
I’m not sure what the backstory was here, but someone clearly had a very interesting night!
