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Written by:
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Whenever I take a small group tour to Paris, we see the standards: The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, Orsay, Arc de Triomphe, a cruise down the Seine, Montmartre, the Rodin Museum, Napoleon’s Tomb, Versailles, etc. However, what if you have been to Paris several times and you want to see something a little bit different? Paris has a wealth of other attractions, just waiting to be discovered.
Musée des Arts et Metiers
Métro: Arts et Metiers Museum Pass: Yes Closed: Mondays
This museum contains historical artifacts of engineering, science, and technology. The first personal computer (so the French claim), the first automobile (so the French claim), and the first airplane (so the French claim) are located here. Foucault’s Pendulum, Edison’s machines, and TV’s from the 1930’s make up part of the fascinating collection. Open late Thursday. 2-3 hours. Website: http://www.arts-et-metiers.net/?lang=ang
Basilique de Saint-Denis (Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis)
Métro: Basilique de St-Denis Museum Pass: Yes
It is the burial place of nearly all the kings and queens of France. This is one strange place. See the tombs of people you read about in history books – Clovis, Marie Antoinette, Louis XIV. Not for the faint-hearted. I found it fascinating. 2 hours. 30-40 minute
La Cité des Sciences et de l'lndustrie
Métro: Porte de la Villette Museum Pass: Yes Closed: Monday
A colossal science museum located on the outskirts of the city. Appropriate for those interested in science and non-scientists alike. This is another one of the best kept secrets in Paris. It is perhaps the top science museum in the world. I could spend 2 days here – seriously. However, I would say most people visit about half a day. Kids are amazed by this museum, adults are astounded. Many of the exhibits are interactive and can be very contemporary. I understand the Musée de la Musique (website: http://www.cite-musique.fr) is nearby, but I have never been to it. Combine your trip here with a cruise down the Canal St. Martin. Website: http://www.cite-sciences.fr/english
Museum of the Romantic Life
Métro: Blance or Pigalle Museum Pass: No, free Closed: Monday
The Museum of Romantic Life presents a diverse collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, furniture, ceramics and art objects and it is divided into 2 sections: the first floor is dedicated to Georges Sand; the second floor contains works of Ary Scheffer and other artists of his time. There is a small but pleasant garden to have lunch. Website: http://www.travelsignposts.com/Paris/paris_museum-romantic.php
The Château de Malmaison
Métro: See Website Museum Pass: No Closed: Tuesday
On our last small group tour to Paris, two of my travelers visited and were fascinated. It served as the private home of Napoleon’s wife, Josephine. It has beautiful paintings and furnishings. Website: http://www.musees-nationaux-napoleoniens.org/en/homes/home_id24833_u1l2.htm
*P.S. I was inspired to write about my "hidden secrets" after receiving my monthly "Secrets of Paris" newsletter by Heather Stimmler-Hall. Heather is an expert tour guide and accomplished writer/blogger. Please look at her website at http://www.secretsofparis.com/
4 comment(s) so far...
This summer I went to Paris for 5 days with my sister and twin sons who are 17 and we had a great time except for the last two hours there but I won't comment at this time about what happened to us. I will tell you we went to a great restaurant in the latin quarter section it is called Cafe Latin, 30, rue Saint Andre des Arts street. We eat lunch, we intially shared three dishes and then ordered another three, the food was excellent and the selection was ecclectic. As we recapped about Paris we all said the same thing, we wished it had not been our last day because we wanted to return and eat there again. The best part of the experience was the bartender who was from Cuba. He had a Jimi Hendrix hairdo spoke four languages and offered us so much information about Paris that we wish we had gone there on our first day in Paris. Can not remember his name but it is worth going back to Paris just to eat there and talk to the bartender again!
By Awilda Cintron awilda928@optonline.net on
Thursday, January 06, 2011
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I LOVED Malmaison! It was an easy Metro/Bus ride to get there (or you can take the RER). There were so few people there that I could wander around and take my time. The gardens are spectacular. If your followers are interested in Josephine Bonaparte, I highly recommend that they read the Josephine B. Trilogy by Sandra Gulland (a fictionalized version of her diaries) before visiting. Her description of Malmaison and Josephine's life is fascinating (the author spent a lot of time at Malmaison with the curator).
By Treva on
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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I must say that generally I’m really impressed with this writing. If you plan your trip to Paris you could check the Paris metro system for traveling within Paris city. Also check the Paris travel guide when planning your trip.
Keep up the good work and I’ll return for more! Cheers!
By Hala on
Thursday, September 01, 2011
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What a super article!!!. If you are flying to Paris you can check the Paris airports for transfer to Paris guide and general information. If your destination is Charles de Gaulle Airport check the airport tranfser to Paris solutions. The fastest and cheapest transfer solution is using the RER train line B (Blue)
Keep up the good work and I’ll return for more! Cheers!
By Sara on
Thursday, September 01, 2011
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