The French children do not go to school on Wednesdays.  I decided to make Wednesday our day to explore Paris; expose the kids to museums, monuments, parks and the like. 

I took the kids to Musee' d'Orsay a few weeks ago to see what they would think of this museum full of impressionist art. 

First, I must begin by saying that if you are coming to Paris, bring a child.  Do whatever you can to have a little one by your side because you will not have to wait in line to most museums, even the airport check-in line.  I can't tell you how many times, we have been told to proceed to another entrance (one without a line) because we have small children.  I am not guaranteeing this everytime but I would say it has happened to me 4 out of 5 times.  It's fabulous! 

I digress, this particular museum is stunning inside, I love the large clock and the long alleyway in the middle of the museum with sunlight pouring through the glass ceiling.  The restaurant upstairs is beyond beautiful and the tea service looked lovely. 

I must say that I am not a museum person, I tend to stand in front of a painting, scratch my head and try to figure out what it is that I am looking at; what is so important about this or that particular painting.  The way I see it is that hopefully maybe Max or Sophie will "get it" or enjoy a particular piece and want to learn more about the artist, etc.    

The kids lasted about an hour and a half which was fine with me.  I had my fill as well of trying to maneuver them swiftly when a very descriptive picture of someones head was cut off of their body; blood squirting out in every direction.   

We found these interesting coloring books by number where the children can recreate the original artists masterpieces.

Another lovely Wednesday exploring Paris with the kids...........