Timeline
10:00
Walk through the Musée des Arts et Métiers. Arrive right when it opens at 10:00 to beat the crowds and explore the historic scientific instruments in peace.
11:30
Head to Julien for lunch. This atmospheric 1890s restaurant serves south-western French classics like foie gras. It is open from noon, so arrive just as the lunch service begins to secure a table in the mahogany and Art Nouveau decorated hall.
12:30
Take a long walk to Parc Monceau. Painted by Monet, this elegant green space offers a serene escape from the cosmopolitan city. Spend the late afternoon wandering the statues and rotunda as the light softens.
Local tip
The walk from the museum to Julien is short, but the trek to Parc Monceau is substantial. Bring comfortable shoes and a jacket, as the park can be breezy in the late afternoon.
Check before you go
- The Musée des Arts et Métiers is closed on Mondays and public holidays.
- Julien is open Daily from Noon-15:00 and 19:00-01:30.
- Parc Monceau is a public park and is accessible at all hours, but best enjoyed during daylight.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Paris (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).