One of the best in Paris
When you get tired of standing in lines to get into the better known attactions in Paris, take a half of a day to visit this magnificent house.
It is still appointed with the original owners' furnishings, paintings and tapestries. The lady of the house was a well respected portrait artist and her husband a recognized collector. Together they assembled a world class collection, including some of the best Italian pieces to be found anywhere outside of Italy.
The museum is administrated by a private management firm (Culture Espaces), and it shows. Go to their website for information, and a link to see more about Musee Jacquemart-Andre. But mostly, just go to this jewel of a house in a nice part of Paris, a short walk from either the Arc or the Opera.