2HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL – RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH The Holy Trinity Cathedral is the seat of the diocese that comprises the Russian Ortho- dox parishes of France, Switzerland, Spain, and Portugal. Designed by architects Wil- motte & Associates, it is topped by 5 tradi- tional bulb-shaped domes made of compos- ite materials and covered in 90,000 leaves of gold. The spiritual and cultural centre hosts exhibitions, events and concerts. 1 quai Branly (7th). M Alma – Marceau.o 07 67 09 81 01. Cathedral: daily, p-p MUSÉE https://cathedrale-sainte-trinite.fr 3MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY – D’ORSAY JACQUES CHIRAC Built in 1900 for the Universal Exposi- tion, Orsay station was transformed into a museum in 1986. Orsay offers an exceptional setting in which to enjoy hundreds of mas- terpieces. The museum focuses on all west- ern artistic creation (painting, sculpture, Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, decorative arts, and photography) from the Musée du Quai Branly displays splendid 1848 to 1914. The 5th floor houses dozens collections which introduce visitors to the art of canvases by the great masters of Impres- and civilizations of Africa, Asia, Oceania and sionism: Luncheon on the Grass by Manet, the Americas. The lush garden surrounding the Bathers by Cézanne, The Étretat Cliffs the museum, with a plant wall created by after the Storm by Courbet, Blue Dancers Patrick Blanc, is well worth a visit. From the by Degas, Dance at Le Moulin de la Galett e terrace of the restaurant Les Ombres, the view by Renoir,Stacks of Wheat (End of Summer) of the Eiffel Tower is absolutely breathtaking. by Monet, etc. The 2nd floor presents works 37 quai Branly (7th). M Alma – Marceau.o by Gauguin, such as Tahitian Women, as well 01 56 61 70 00. Daily: 10.30am-7pm, except as Van Gogh’s Starry Night. The vast ground Mon, 1 May and 25 Dec. Open Mon during school floor,bathed in light, is devoted to the holidays. Thurs: open until 10pm. Joint ticket sculpture collections. On the top floor, the (permanent collections + temporary Café Campana (named after the brothers exhibitions)/full rate: €12. www.quaibranly.fr who designed the place) welcomes visitors for a delicious snack or meal. Its dream-like decor was specially designed to accentuate the museum’s iconic clock. 1 rue de la Légion d’honneur (7th). plus… M Solférino.o 01 40 49 48 14. Daily: 9.30am-6pm, except Mon, 1 May BEAUGRENELLE PARIS and 25 Dec. Thurs: open until 9.45pm. This elegant shopping centre by the river Museum and exhibition/full rate: €16. Seine offers some 120 shops and restau- www.musee-orsay.fr rants. Situated within close proximity to the Eiffel Tower, it has the particularity of pos- sessing a green rooftop (7,000 m²). 12 rue Linois (15th). M Charles Michels.o 01 53 95 24 00. www.beaugrenelle-paris.com 34| THE LEFT BANK