We are now in the afternoon of Day 3 in Paris.  We still have some free time left, but we need to be at the Musee D’Orsay by 7:00 pm. When this tight on time the logical choice is one of the large department stores.  My favorite is the Galeries Lafayette on the Boulevard Haussmann.  It is in the shadow of the L’Opera, so an opportunity to pass by and admire Garnier’s beautiful structure as well.  There is something for everyone at the Lafayette, including housewares, gourmet foods and a lovely selection of wine.  Built during the Belle Epoque the main store boasts a beautiful dome skylight with a remarkable stained glass design.  This alone is worth a visit to the store. Another special experience is taking the time to venture to the rooftop.  This is a wonderful place to take a break from shopping and enjoy an amazing view of Paris.  You are high enough to see much of the city but not so high to feel disconnected from it.  It proved a wonderful stop for a quick glass of wine before jumping on the Metro again to meet our group at the Musee D’Orsay.  The museum was once a train station, designed for the Universal Exhibition in 1900.  The station eventually closed, and 47 years later was re-opened as the Musee D’Orsay – one of the most wonderful examples of adaptive re-use. Fine art and decorative arts from 1848 to 1914 are displayed in the museum.  It is just as interesting to study to renovated train station as it is to admire the art work.  A special treat for us from Buffalo was the art glass door from the Darwin Martin House that is on display. As this was our last night in Paris, we wanted to explore the neighborhood surrounding our hotel.  Bercy has gone through some renewal which includes many interesting cafes and restaurants.  We found a very nice spot to enjoy a traditional french meal in a part of town where once stood a brewery.  Very fun!