In a quiet corner of Paris, France, the Musee Jacquemart-Andre beckoned me. Less crowded and more sedate than other museums on a weekday afternoon, I walked quickly from my hotel, close to the Arc de Triomphe, to be on time for a tearoom “invitation” (reservations recommended for the cafe and museum, especially on busy weekends.)
I could hardly believe my eyes as I entered such splendor! Fanciful petit fours and other sumptuous delicacies in the tearoom quelled my hunger, as more delights awaited my eyes in the museum, (19th Century home of Parisians Edouard Andre and Nelie Jacquemart.) I wandered, transported to a place in another time, and felt fortunate to be led by my audio guide, (10 languages.) Art by the likes of Rembrandt captured my attention, and I could almost hear the tinkling of party glasses while music wafted from above the Music Room, (all rooms kept in their original condition.)
The afternoon was a success, and I left with only one question: “What to do next — an evening stroll in Parc de Monceau, carriage-ride down Champs-Elysees, or a night at the opera?” Voila!