"Relax in a Long Session with Monet & Friends" Musée Marmottan Tip by hquittner

When you have seen the "Name Sights" of Paris, it may be time to indulge your yearning for fine Impressionism without standing in line or pushing to drink in the details. And if you think Monet is the best of the lot, here are about 100 of his best (the most anywhere?) plus the painting he received in trade for from almost all the others (that is, his personal collection...the ones that never made it to Giverny). They are here, a gift to the Academy of Beaux Arts by his second son, Michel (in 1966). Oh, yes it includes many late (Water-lily) ones. There is much more since the Marmottans started this ball rolling before that (1933) giving their collection and mansion to house it all. Other collectors followed and in 1981 Daniel Waldenstein gave his hobby-collection of 313 miniatures: illuminations, mostly pieces of parchment cut long ago from medieval and later manuscripts. When we visited the museum, photography was not permitted except for these little pieces of Art. This is understandable because the "initial" Monet was stolen "Impressions Sunrise". Even walking to the museum from the metro is a pleasure. I think they do not accept the Museum Card, admission 8 euro (audio 3 euro, closed Monday, hours 11-6, open Tuesday to 9) You may want to spend the whole day so identify a lunch or dinner spot.

othercontact: Metro Line 9, Station
Website: http://www.marmottan.com