Journees du Patrimoine: Residence of the Russian Amabssador

 When we emerged from the Quay d'Orsay, the rain had stopped.  We walked a few blocks (and then a few more) to the Residence of the Russian Ambassador. 

 There was an odd assortment of art, from the usual antique candelabra to more classical paintings and busts of czars to the occasional soviet hero and this more modern sculpture in the gardens. 

 There was an extensive display of memorabilia from WWI, which was oddly endearing, since someone had worked very hard to assemble and arrange many tiny objects, drawings and paintings on the subject, when it appeared most people had come to see the rooms and furnishings. 

We noticed two dried branches, one on the portico, and one above the front door.  We have no idea what they mean.