moneyburns

Tod, what a nice trip report of the l6th! You know my 3 maps I have barely show the area of Musee Marmotton on them; I guess they assume most visitors do not venture into the area. We thought it would be interesting to see as pics I have seen looked very inviting.
Thanks for the advice on strolling the area.

I am happy to hear the metro is mainly above ground so we have choices!
The "swanky" dept store sounds like something I'd like to stroll through!
I think this could be fun day;

Joan Grace recommended the museum to me way back when I was beginning my trip plans, ( Merci, Joan) and as I was tackling my reading this week, I thought it indeed would be a place both DH and I would enjoy.
Our favorite memory of Paris l0 years past was just walking - and we ended up at Montmarte for a few hours and then walked back. We loved walking through areas of "real" people living and working, setting up shop, sweeping their sidewalks, putting out flowers. It just felt so right.

RFR- thanks for the cafe rec..I am sure once walking in the direction we need to go, we will find something. All we care about is sitting outside (weather pemitting), having a drink, a salad;people watching and taking a few pics to make our friends envious!

Three weeks to go; getting excited! Thanks again,
MB

StCirq

You might want to pick up Paris par Arrondissement, available for cheap at any newspaper kiosk or bookstore. It's a pocket-size, indexed booklet of maps of Paris organized by arrondissement. There are many versions of it, some with more detail than others. I have always found mine indispensable when I venture to parts of the city I'm not so familiar with.

Sue4

I enjoyed a wonderful, long walk thru Passy on the day I visited the Marmottan. I found this walk in a great book I have, "Walking Paris" by Gilles Desmons. The walk starts at the Passy Metro and ambles past lovely sites, including Art Nouveau buildings and Corbusier villas, as well as Balzac's House (I loved that, as I'm a great fan of his). There seemed to be plenty of cafes, etc. along rue de Passy (if I remember correctly), although I didn't stop. Closer to the Marmottan, not as many. I remember looking for a place for lunch after the museum and having a little trouble finding something. I did find a nice place near the Jasmin Metro called Restaurant de la Gare, which seemed extremely popular with local business people. Anyway, I loved this walk!

Sue4

The restaurant I just mentioned was near the La Musette Metro, not Jasmin. It is in the old Gare de Passy. Anyway, it was big, bustling and interesting - not expensive. Great for a nice lunch after the museum (and tired feet!).

moneyburns

I do intend to purchase the Paris par Arrondissement; I actually looked for it here and it was going for around 25-29 US plus postage, so even though I am burning through some $$, I decided to wait and get it upon arrival. I may need those extra bucks somewhere along the line!
Yes Sue I think the walk will be lovely - one reason I wanted to get over to the l6th and Passy area; I don't read a lot about it in trip reports. I like exploring little nooks and crannies, but must have a cafe nearby for my incessant thirst that only wine can quench! I have a box of walks (on cards) - crazy me did not even think to look at it; but may try to find "Walking Paris" so I can add some more weight to my luggage.

Thanks all; this has been so helpful,
MB

OntDave

Another vote for the busses here. My wife and I were in Paris last Sept. and started using the busses because she hurt her foot and the stairs to the metro were killing her. Wished we had done it sooner. Cheap, easy to use, almost as fast and you see so much more.

elsiejune

moneyburns,
You're sure to enjoy the Marmottan. Several years ago, DH & I walked there from the 7th and I remember it being more of a hike than a stroll, because once you're on the right bank it's all uphill. Definitely take the bus there, then you can stroll (or roll) back to the 7th. EJ

moneyburns

ONTDDave&Elsie, so appreciate your thoughts - Ok. uphill could be tough but we live amongst hills and walk hours a day so I think we'd actually enjoy it...but to know we have options; all the better....
This is the only day out of 7 that I have actually planned! So if it wears us out, we'll cruise the rest of the week.

Once again, everyone on the forum comes through with great advice and I appreciate it so.
Hope I can come back with good pics and a fun report!

Counting the days now!
MB

kappa1

People tend to recommend bus here. That's reasonable and I do like taking bus (vs metro). However I like OP's willingness to walk (or even hike up, but why not as long as you are fit and ready). Bravo. I do that too.

nukesafe

You know, Moneyburns, I think we have been making way too much of a deal about your great expedition across the wild wastes of western Paris. I looked it up on Google Maps, and it says it is a romping stomping 2.7km, and will take you an exhausting 35 minutes from Rue Camou and the museum.

You shouldn't have to stop more than four or five times for a restorative glass of wine.

StCirq

Totally agree with nukesafe. It's not exactly an expedition.I've done that walk from the 7th to the Marmottan and it was no big deal at all. I typically walk about 7-10 miles, sometimes more, in Paris on any given day. It will be a lovely walk, assuming the weather is decent, and there will surely be plenty of nice cafés and bistros along the way - it's Paris!

moneyburns

Nuke and St.Cirq - that is why I mentioned I was walking - my map said 35min.
BUT I did appreciate everyone's bus/metro info...if I twisted an ankle, drank too much, made some purchases - a back up plan is always good.

And, knowing I will walk by cafes...that was the all impt question.

More knowledge the better, so again, thank you all for taking the time to even read my postings and coming up with great ideas.

MB

gracejoan3

moneyburns,

Don't forget to walk across the Seine to the President Wilson Market. It is Wed. and Sat., but Sat is the best day to go.

Joan

moneyburns

ONE more addition to the notebook;
thanks Joan!

MB

tod

Moneyburns - That box of walks namely "City Walks Paris"or also known as "50 Adventures on Foot" by Christina Henry de Tessan should definitely find a small space in your luggage!
The little report I wrote came directly from the 'card' titled PASSY No.38! You see, you had it there all the time.
Now, I can mention something not on that card - at the traffic circle called Place Costa Rica just above the Passy metro is about 4 restaurants to the right going down Boulevard Delessert. We have eaten at the first one, a Chinese and if I remember correctly the second one is also Thai or Chinese but for the rest I don't recall what they were.
You can carry on walking down Delessert which leads through the Trocadero Gardens and you can either go up to the view of the Eiffel Tower or continue down and cross over the bridge to the tower itself.

gracejoan3

moneyburns,

Definitely walk down to the Commerce area. There is a Monoprix there with largest grocery shopping for the immediate area. Lots of shops along the way and in the area. I usually go via La Motte Picquet, but you can go across the Parc du Champ de Mars in many places to the area.

a bientot..

Joan

Nottingham

My husband & I strolled from the 7th (rue Cler area) up to the Marmottan...in the winter
one year....delightful...(.about an hour without stops from the Eiffel Tower.) We stopped for lunch...then continued on...getting"lost"..seeing another side of Paris! Beautiful residential areas.

Nottingham

Meant to say where we ate( 2008 trip)...very good..Le Bistrot des Vignes,1 rue Jean-Bolonge...
tricky to find...you need a good map....it was listed in Michelin Paris guide.