The day started with yet more culture. A trip to see, what was reputed to be, the best collection of paintings by Claude Monet. The location was the Musée Marmottan, which sits discreetly on the northern side of the Jardins du Ranelagh. To get there we had to catch two Metro trains: a number one and then change to a nine (we are getting better on the Metro). This was followed by a walk through the lovely Ranelagh Park. This is obviously a good area of Paris because there is less graffiti everywhere; there is generally more than in the UK. This park was obviously a popular choice for young children with their parents and ‘Grandmamma’.
The Museum proved to be a good choice with an excellent collection of paintings by Gauguin, Sisley and Renoir and with over 100 Monets in a purpose built basement. There were many of Monet’s renowned Water Lilies but, strangely, no hays stacks.
After several days of culture it was time for some fun. We therefore headed for the Champs Elysees for a look at the Renault showroom, which was full of their racing cars plus driving games and a race wheel change competition. Unfortunately, my bad back prevented me from competing I’m sorry to say. This was followed by indulging in a good helping of Häagen-Dazs ice cream at their local restaurant.
The Museum proved to be a good choice with an excellent collection of paintings by Gauguin, Sisley and Renoir and with over 100 Monets in a purpose built basement. There were many of Monet’s renowned Water Lilies but, strangely, no hays stacks.
After several days of culture it was time for some fun. We therefore headed for the Champs Elysees for a look at the Renault showroom, which was full of their racing cars plus driving games and a race wheel change competition. Unfortunately, my bad back prevented me from competing I’m sorry to say. This was followed by indulging in a good helping of Häagen-Dazs ice cream at their local restaurant.