We were in Paris on a very cold and rainy day in March and wanted someplace warm and dry to spend a couple of hours. Our hotel recommend the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimonies (Architecture Museum), since it was a short walk and would give us a chance to experience many of the architectural styles of France in one place. While there is some construction and there were portions of the museum closed to visitors, the plaster casts from multiple churches, abby's and cathedrals was amazing. The many plaster casts are all that remain of many of the buildings, preserving France's Architectural History for all.

There are parts that are closed but two floors were totally open. There are all sorts of statues, church or building fronts, diorama type presentations, stone paintings, from mid evil to modern.