We spend three more days in Paris in 1986 when we are driving around Europe for 3 months in a new VW. We stay at St. Germain-en-Laye at the end of a RER line, and take the train into Paris each day; we have no desire to drive in Paris!
One day is at the Rodin Museum where there are copies of many of his famous sculptures including The Thinker, Burghers of Calais, and Ugolino nicely displayed in the very large gardens. Afterwards we go by Metro to St. Michel and have a good as ever rack of lamb at La Perigourdine, then walk to St. Chapelle and see the interior, which had been closed in 1982. It is unique in the light from the extensive stained glass windows.
The second day we go to the Marmottan Museum near the Bois Boulogne. It has many Monet paintings and a few by Renoir and others. It is very good, and in an interesting old mansion with decorative furniture pieces.
The third day of our ‘86 visit we take an interesting bateau ride on the Seine; this gives a different and good look at the river and city landmarks. Afterwards we go to the Étoile Vert for a good lunch of escargot and nicoise salad before riding the RER back to St. Germain.
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