<p>Great suggestions above–I’d second the Brasserie Bofinger recommendation–we also liked Brasserie Flo (another classic brasserie). I’m surprised no one mentioned the
Musee d’orsay. All of the great impressionist paintings are there. You can spend a few hours and feel like you’ve seen it. It’s not overwhelming like the Louvre or the Pompidou.</p>
<p>Go to Pere Lachaise cemetery. It is the 4th most popular tourist destination in Paris. Jim Morrison of the Doors is buried there, and it quite the attraction.</p>
<p>Someone upthread did mention the Musee d’Orsay. If I were to pick one art museum - it’s the one I suggest. It also has a cool model of Paris. If you go to Notre Dame there are Roman ruins under the plaza which are fun to look at.</p>
<p>Okay, checking back in. Bien sur :).</p>
<p>He did <em>some</em> of what everyone suggested. Took the train in from the airport hotel and started out at Notre Dame. Spent time there. Did a lot of walking. Saw the Louvre from the outside only. Saw the Eiffel Tower from the outside only. Then just did a lot of walking around.</p>
<p>It was raining, but not too cold. And he did not want to let the rain deter him from experiencing the place.</p>
<p>UCLA Band Mom - had I read your post in time, he would surely have gone there. He is a Classic Rock FANATIC. But I didn’t (sigh).</p>
<p>Sorry I don’t have more to report. But, for any of you who followed my posts back in the day, you will know that it is a miracle that I received even this much detail from my quiet son.</p>
<p>Again, thanks to all.</p>
<p>Oh… forgot to add… my son – the ultimate foodie – was “not hungry” and didn’t really avail himself of Paris cuisine. Could have knocked me over with a feather on that one.</p>
<p>I just don’t think I can get over the fact that he didn’t eat while he was there.</p>
<p>What-- no French pastries? Quelle horreur!</p>