Paris day 5

In the morning we went to the museum of design and industry (Musee des Arts et Metiers). My vote for the best museum in Paris. Then on to Place de Sulpice to what was supposed to be a flea market, but turned out to be lots of expensive antiques by dealers. We then found a cafe for lunch which was OK (not great). Then we walked along the Seine and browsed all the art/book dealers. After a rest at home, we walked to our Place de la Republique and could not believe the crowds. (When we got home later in the evening and turned on the TV we found out it was the celebration for inauguration of the plaza after its renovation). We then walked along the canal Saint Martin. It was full of people sitting on both sides of the canal for as far as the eye could see. The number of people out and about is astonishing. (I guess Parisians do not have any yard work to keep them occupied at home).