Museum Hopper

my last stop on my busy day in paris was to stop at the arc de triomphe .  i walked up the champs-elysées to get the full experience.  i was banking on the elevator up the arc, but of course, it was broken.  i decided to climb up since it was included in the museum pass. my guidebook recommended visiting the arc in the morning, but i got there around 745.  i will admit that the stone work on the "front" was more difficult to see, but the "back" was much easier to see.  so, i think early in the morning or the end of the day may be the best.     i decided to climb up anyways to get the fantastic view.  at the top, there is a museum.  "museum" is a little bit of a stretch, so do not climb up to learn more about the arc de triomphe .  climb for the view.  personally, i liked being able to see the eiffel tower.  it was a fantastic view.  the 360 panoramic from the top was great.  the sky had finally cleared up a...