Cafe Marly

Would you believe the last time my wife and I came to Paris (2007) we went to the Louvre museum but never went in. It was my wife's first time in Paris and I always regretted that we never actually went inside the museum. After all how can you come to Paris and not gaze upon the famous Mona Lisa? It could just be me but I find nothing civilized about going to the Louvre. What I mean is it isn't really a peaceful place to look at some of the greatest works of art. Rather it is more hoards and hoards of people jamming in all to get a glimpse of the famous lady. In any event we made it to the room and took a look at the Mona Lisa and she is still smiling after all these years. At least I think she is smiling if only a little.

If you have no plans to visit Paris you can still visit the museum virtually at the Louvre website http://www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home.jsp?bmLocale=en. They have virtual tours of the artwork which is pretty cool.

After we spent some time admiring the artwork at the Louvre and after we had enough people we headed outside. Just to the right when you exit the glass pyramids you will find Café Marly. This is nice spot to sit and have a coffee. Just relax and enjoy the view of the Louvre and do some people watching.