Paris Guide^©
Mel & Judith Croner

Day #3

Musée Marmottan. Métro: Passy la Muette, This is the museum of Monet and his friends. Walk through Jardin du Ranelagh to the Museum, at 2 rue Louis Boilly, 16e. On the way, stop to watch the children riding the hand-powered carousel trying for the brass rings. At the Museum, see Monet's "Impression-Sunrise", the painting that gave its name to the Impressionist movement. It was stolen from the Museum, but was recovered. There are several sidewalk cafes near the Métro that are nice for a coffee or sweets.

Musée d'art Moderne - Centre Georges Pompidou (Beaubourg), 3e, the ("Pompidou Centre"). Métro: Rambuteau. Take the Métro from the Marmottan.  Constantin Brancusi's «atelier» ("studio") has been renovated and now is open. The Café Beaubourg, on the corner of the square, is a fun place to go for a coffee or a drink.  From the Pompidou Centre, you are a short walk from the Marais, Paris' old Jewish quarter.  Now, the district is brimming over with the clothing shops of trendy young designers and boutiques. Also, you can get a good Falafel sandwich at one of the many Kosher restaurants.  This is not elegant dining, but is fun.

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