To rest your feet walk down the road for another 10 min and take a boat trip with Bateau Mouches
The boat ride down the Seine is a nautical thrill during the day and magical experience at night when the city lit up. Pick up the boats on the right bank, east of the Pont de l'Alma. www.bateauxmouches.com
There appears to be some conjecture as to the origin of the term bateaux-mouches (whose literal translation is "fly-boats"). Some have asserted that the name of the oldest operating cruise line on the Seine — la Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches — originates from that of its founder, a gentleman by the name of Jean-Sébastien Mouche. However, this legend is generally conceded to be a hoax.
A more likely scenario is that the name was derived from an area of Lyon where the predecessors of these boats were first built, before they were introduced to Paris at the end of the 19th century. The various arms of the Rhône River — in a marshy area of the river valley around Lyon — were called "mouches".
Apparently, the boats — whose shallow hulls were well-suited for the purpose — were commonly found navigating these "mouches". In fact, while much of the marsh land has been drained and added to Lyon's viable real estate, one of its neighborhoods (a part of the 7th arrondissement) is still called "la Mouche" today.
If you still have the energy and you are romantic have an amazing dinner in
Le Jardin des Cygnes
Hôtel Prince de Galles
33, avenue George V, 8ème,
Website www.princedegallesparis.com
The magnificent patio decorated with Art Deco mosaics and lush vegetation is the environment you’ll encounter when you visit Le Jardin des Cignes. After admiring the setting, it will be time for you to enjoy the refined and inventive cuisine prepared using the finest produce: foie gras, truffles, lobster.
Reserve in advance!
Or you can continue on the same street and see
Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris – Palais Galliera add to the itinerary
10, avenue Pierre Ier de Serbie, 16th
Métro 9 (Iéna ou Alma-Marceau), Métro 6 (Boissière), RER C (Pont de l'Alma)
Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris – Palais Galliera
You just can't imagine Paris without fashion. The buzz and the glamour are all here and this museum is a tribute to this fact. Inaugurated in 1977, it continues to inform people about the history and evolving trends in fashion. Exhibits keep on changing, and you are sure to find something new and interesting on display every time you come here.
The Galliera isn't always open, since there's no permanent collection on display. It organizes regular exhibitions around a specific theme, such as a time period, a style, a particular aspect of fashion like shoes or dresses, or even famous personalities.
On Wednesdays and Saturdays this museum organize special workshops for different age groups. Personalize your jeans, learn to become a fashion designer or a costume maker, discover the historical costumes and much more.
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From Trocadero take the leisure walk and visit some great museums that are not in many guide books.
Musée National des Arts Asiatiques–Guimet
6, place d'Iéna, 16th, M° Iéna or Trocadéro Website www.guimet.fr
An elegant building houses this museum dedicated to Asian civilizations, with a collection of artifacts from India, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, South-East Asia, Japan, Korea and the Himalayas.
Entry to Buddhist Pantheon, a block up the street at 19 avenue d'Iéna, and Japanese garden, both of them free and open daily except Tuesday from 9:45am-5:45pm .
From Trocadero to Iena and Pont de l’Alma
Area guide
River Cruises
There are many cruise companies that offer day and night trips along the river. Some of them include the dinner or a show. It is very romantic and to the surprise of everyone who does a dinner cruise, the food is usually very good.
Bateaux Mouches departs from Pont de L’Alma and is a great way to rest your feet after many museums walks in this area.
Others use different piers.
Check out their websites for more information.
Across the road Visit Palais du Tokyo and Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (City of Paris modern art collection)
11, avenue du Président Wilson, 16th, M° Alma-Marceau or Iéna, RER Pont de l'Alma
Housed in the Palais de Tokyo constructed in 1937 for the International World Fair, the Modern Art Museum collection presents the art of the 20th century. Permanent Collection Free
A short detour from Iena Metro station will take you to
Baccarat Galerie-Museum
11, place des Etats-Unis, 16th
M° Boisssière ou Iéna
More information maisonsbaccarat and www.baccarat.fr
Baccarat is a name associated with the best in crystal ware: vases, glasses, ornaments, etc. Baccarat Crystal comes from the town of Baccarat, Lorraine. Founded in 1764 under order by King Louis XV, the glasswork factory has since produced the world's finest crystal pieces from vases, chandelier, stemware, jewelry and other pieces.
In 1832 the Baccarat workshops moved to the prestigious Rue de Paradis and later on changed the location to a former aristocratic townhouse, Hôtel de Noailles in the posh 16th arrondissement, next to embassies and upscale residential streets. You can visit the museum in Baccarat to learn the method of fabrication and admire its beautiful collection.
There's a boutique and posh Cristal Room, a magical setting, adorned with crystal, gilt and mirrors and a restaurant decorated by Philippe Starck. Perfect for romantic dinner.
Museum
Yves Saint Laurent
5 avenue Marceau, 75016 Paris
The symbol of the French Haute couture, Yves Saint Laurent has finally got his own Museum in Paris.
5,000 clothing pieces, 15,000 accessories and several dozens of thousands of drawings, belonging to the foundation, is now on display.
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