At the edge of the Marais and half a block from the Pompidou Center is the little-known Paris doll (poupee) museum.   With 300 dolls, some dating from the 1850’s, the museum features rotating exhibits, a doll shop and a doll hospital as well.   Lest you picture china dolls only, there is an extensive Barbie collection.  Cost is 3 euros for children under 12,  8 euros for adults and 5 euros for older children.   LG.

Musee de la Poupee
Impasse Berthaud
75003 Paris
Tel: 33 (0)1 42 72 73 11
Open Sunday-Saturday

Hours: 10am to 6pm.

Website: http://www.museedelapoupeeparis.com

Metro station Rambuteau