After many years, I recently returned to the Musée Jacquemart-André for an exhibit. I was so enamored again with the wonder of the architectural details, the exhibit faded in the background. Realizing I never have taken serious photos, I unleashed my camera and shot away. I was most fascinated with the grand two-sided staircase of marble, iron, and gold gilt, a architectural masterpiece in my eyes.
Musée Jacquemart-André was the former home of Edouard André, an heir to a banking family, and Nelie Jacquemart, a respected society painter. The opulent mansion completed in 1875 housed the incredible art and antiques collection amassed by the couple, including one of the finest collections of Italian art in the world. After her husband’s death, Nelie fulfilled his wishes to donate their collection to the state, and the mansion was converted in to a museum in 1913.
158 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008
Metro: Miromesnil
Open everyday 10AM to 6PM, Monday & Saturday till 8:30PM
http://www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com/en/home
I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, co-author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook (with Olivia Kiang-Snaije). First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotte's professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.
Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
Tours cost 210 euros for up to 3 people, and 70 euros for each additional person. I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
Click here to watch a video of our famous Marais tour
