Today was awesome. We started early, before 9, and took a metro to Trocadero, to see the other side of the Eiffel Tower. Plus, it was sunny and a walk along the Sene was also an activity I wanted to do. When you get out of Trocadero metro station and get onto that giant platform in between two official buildings, the tower is right in front of you in all its glory. There are also gardens with water features and ducks, and they are not crowded.
The MAM (Modern Art Museum of the City of Paris) is a 10 minute walk from the gardens, along the river. It’s entirely free. There is a Dufy mural, some Picasso, Bonnard, and a few giant Matisse paintings, among other things. We spent so much time at the Dufy mural, we did not see their other pieces well. Oh and it was pretty empty.
From there- lunch. I wanted to visit Café de Flore in St. Germain neighborhood after seeing a movie with Vanessa Paradi called Café de Flore. I watched it years ago but I still remember it. The movie is about love, and loss, and is just so good. The cafe was busy but we got a table, and had lunch. Added after posting: this cafe is what the literary giants used to frequent- think E. Hemingway. But I went there because of the movie.
As per usual, lunch took about an hour and a half, and then we walked to the Luxembourg Gardens where we found a playground and a carrousel! What I loved most about Luxembourg gardens was that there are chairs and benches everywhere! Which is so communal!
We came back at around 5, and while the kids zoned out on their iPads for a bit, I made some tea and cheese. Bought a cheese assortment from a cheesemonger, with small pieces of five different cheeses so I can try some French cheese. It did not disappoint but only if you like stinky cheese 😉
Tomorrow is day 7. I don’t have a plan yet, need to review my notes.
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