A visit to Musée Jacquemart-André is always a treat.
A treat because it’s such a beautiful museum, located Boulevard Haussmann. It hosts incredible collections all gathered by patrons of the arts, Edouard André and his wife, Nélie Jacquemart, and a treat, because the museum restaurant offers scrumptious plates and tasty pastries in an incredible setting!
At the moment, it hosts paintings and drawings by Fragonard. I enjoyed the exhibition, although I must admit drawings and etchings are more difficult for me to appreciate than paintings.
Of course, no photographs are allowed in the rooms dedicated to Fragonard, but I took some photos on the way to the exhibition like this gorgeous Tiepolo fresco.
I had a salade au foie gras, decorated with grapes, raspberries, which did not only taste great but also looked wonderfully autumnal.
When we got out, as it was a lovely day, I walked back home, along avenue Montaigne, spotting old fashion designer plates on the pavement, like Jeanne Paquin’s
and walking past the Eiffel Tower to finally get home.
Quite a long enjoyable walk.
Claude, that plate is a work of art in its own right!! I love seeing the frescoes, the plaque and always love seeing the Eiffel Tower!
Comment by kenju — October 9, 2007 @ 9:43 pm
Looks like a wonderful restaurant.
Comment by Betty — October 9, 2007 @ 9:56 pm
What a visual treat! You’ve given me an overwhelming urge to find a weekend deal to Paris!
Comment by Jennifer — October 9, 2007 @ 10:21 pm
I feel quite parisiane, just looking at it all!
Comment by tut-tut — October 9, 2007 @ 10:30 pm
Yummy. I might go there just for the salade au foie gras, decorated with grapes, raspberries.
Comment by toli — October 10, 2007 @ 12:02 am
Your walk-abouts are always inspiring!
Comment by MotherPie — October 10, 2007 @ 2:57 am
“Walking past the Eiffel Tower to finally get home.”
Ah, what a life.
And I agree, that Paquin plate is terrific. How many are there ? I don’t think I’ve ever seen them before.
Comment by wcs — October 10, 2007 @ 7:32 am
@ Walt, I only took a photo of two last Monday, but I know there are more that I should go and photograph. Every time I’ve seen them, was at night and I don’t about taking photos with my flash. I’ll have to go for more
@ Toli, I certainly recommend it. They serve lunch from 12 to 3 p.m. and tea with those delicious pastries that I forgot to take a photo of! I had fig pie.
Comment by Claude — October 10, 2007 @ 7:40 am
I am visiting Leo and Chan in Evreux next week but one - I think my blokes and I shall do your lovely walk, and maybe the Museum too. Fingers crossed for good weather! Great blog! Best wishes, Lois N
Comment by Lois Nicholls — October 10, 2007 @ 10:07 am
I am sooooo jealous. Usually I can just enjoy your posts, but this one …
Comment by Monica — October 10, 2007 @ 1:44 pm
What a magnificent place! Your photos are wonderful….
As a side comment, I’m wondering if you’ve seen the movie “Avenue Montaigne”? This past weekend I found it at our local branch library and I confess to the “guilty pleasure” of watching it twice. It was delightful. When you write of walking in that area, I can “see” it in my mind’s eye, thanks to the movie. As others have commented, I so enjoy the fruit of your flaneuring about Paris. Thank you.
Comment by arby — October 11, 2007 @ 3:57 pm
This makes me feel like I was there…thank you
Comment by Beverly — October 12, 2007 @ 3:55 am
veryy nice!
Comment by paige — March 31, 2008 @ 4:41 pm