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When you visit the Tour Eiffel or Montmartre you can ask you : where are the Parisians ? They are not in these touristy places. Do they stay at home ?
No. They are elsewhere. In pleasant areas, unknown by the the tourists and by their guide books.
The Park of Bercy (Parc Yitzack Rabin) is one of them.
The former wine whole sale market has been remodeled in a pedestrian street bordered by shops and restaurants with terrace. If the weather is sunny, they are busy.
Beside there is a huge park with a pond. The flowers and especially the roses are marvellous. A tiny wineyard is the witness of the prior activity of the area.
Metro : Cour St Emilion (line 14) Leave a Comment
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An original way to see Paris from above is the Jardin des Tuileries' ferris wheel.
Formerly situated Place de la Concorde (built there for the Y2K celebrations), the "Grande Roue de Paris" is now located in the Jardin des Tuileries, just beside the Rue de Rivoli.
Risen on a 21m X 25m platform, revolving on a 60m high axis, it's Europe's tallest ferris whell.
The 6 seats cabines provide an exceptional view on Paris. You can see the city from the Arche de la Defense to the Tour Eiffel and from jardin des Tuileries to the Sacré Coeur.
By night, the sight is especially impressive.
The wheel operates every day from 11am to 12 pm (but may be closed in case of heavy rain)
Price : 8€ adult, 5€ children
The ferris wheel is a seasonal thing and operates only during holidays (winter and summer), so depending on when you are comming, you may find it or not. Leave a Comment Other Contact: Rue de Rivoli - Metro Concorde
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The full name of this is Maduc des Arts Promenade Plantee. I don't know what the name means execpt that it is a wonderful 2 mile garden stroll on what was once a railroad viaduct. You can reach it from Metro Bastille down rue de Lyon to the right of the Opera, then on ave Daumesnil across avenue Ledru Rollin. Go ahead and get lost, I did, but it is worth the search. Part of the Promenade is elevated and you can enter here up a flight of stairs. On parts of the walk, enjoy the shop windows. It is FREE. Open M-F at 8:00 and SS at 9:00. Closes at sunset. Leave a Comment
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To understand the comment, you must enlarge the picture and count the number of traffic lights.
In the Bois de Boulogne (West of Paris), not only the trees grow. The traffic lights too.
At this crossroad, which is located at the entrance of Suresnes Bridge, there are 7 traffic lights. On the road from which the photo was shot they are 3 in a length of 10 meters.
When the bus comes there, it necessarily passes the red light because when the green light is on in front of it, the light behind is red.
What fruits grow on a traffic light : fines of course.
If a traffic lights manufacturer read this message keep in mind there is a huge market for you in France (think to my commission). Leave a Comment
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Most people I know who have visited Paris are not familiar with this lovely palace. Therefore, in my opinion, they have not only missed out on seeing a spectacular historical building but also the delightful grounds that surround it. We were lucky enough to stumble across it when walking between Montparnasse and Notre Dame - so it was an unexpected bonus on our journey!
Fronting the palace is a lovely octagonal lake surrounded by formal terraces and well tended gardens. Children can hire wooden sail-boats and play a while as adults take in the view. When we were there, it was very busy with locals and tourists relaxing in the sun making use of the many seats and grassed areas.
The palace was originally built to remind Marie de Medicins, widow of Henry IV, of her native Florence. It was completed in 1631. As well as being a royal palace, it has also briefly been used as a prison and in World War II it was headquarters of the Luftwaffe. Leave a Comment
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This lovely little scene is of the I Love You wall in the Parc Jehan Rictus in Montmartre (just off the Place des Abbesses).
The wall says "I Love You" in many different languages of the world; there are even some hearts. It's gratifying to come upon this little reminder in the midst of Montmartre that all is right in the world, that there are people who hold up ideas such as peace and love in high esteem enough to create a monument dedicated to those ideals.
This spot is full of Parisians relaxing and hanging out with their children, gossiping in little groups. You might even be viewed askance since you are the tourist that has breached their little private world!
It's located behind and to the left of the Metro Abbesses.
Photos: April 2003 Leave a Comment
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The Louis XVI's wife, Marie Antoinette, made a bet with the Comte d'Artois, her brother in law (and future Charles X) he was unable to build a "folie" in two months.
A "folie" is a pavilion in the suburbs, ideal place to make crazy things (dinner with friends and their mistresses for example).
The Count answered it is a "bagatelle" (a little thing, easy to do).
So the pavilion was named when it was built in 1775, by 900 workers working days and nights during 2 months.
The pavilion was completed by two other constructions and surrounded by an English garden.
Now he can be visited for 1.50 euro from 8:30 to 18:00.
There are an orange grove, a rose garden and a kitchen garden. A lot of sculptures are in exibit by the paths in the middle of flowers.
There are several panoramas with views on West Paris and la Defense.
The Garden is included within the Bois de Boulogne.
Route de Sevres à neuilly
Metro : Porte Maillot Leave a Comment
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This is a huge (60 acres) and popular park is actually the property of the French senate which meets in Luxembourg Palace but is open to the public. There are always picnickers, sunbathers, card games, boules, statues and kids. It is a most beautiful park built for Marie de Medicis who wanted something to remind her of her beloved Tuscany so it has an Italian touch. For kids there are pony rides, marionette shows and toy boats to rent. The garden is filled with both tourists and locals intent on a relaxing place filled with the beauty of flowers as well as a surprising number of statues and fountains. People wanting to ‘see how the locals live’ could find no better place to see Parisian parents with kids, lovers, students and players of a variety of games. Leave a Comment
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The Parc Floral de Vincennes is located near the Chateau de Vincennes (Metro : Chateau de Vincennes - Line 1). There is also a free parking in front of the main entrance.
It is certainly the most beautiful park between the 400 gardens of Paris.
There are beautiful flowers according the season and an amazing view from the banks of the pond. But it is also an amusement park for kids (60 free games) and on the afternoon there are a puppet show performances (Wednesday, saturday, Sunday and Monday - Price : 2.60 euros). It is also a pic nic area and if you do not wish bring your food there are several restaurants.
In July and August, there are jazz performances on Sunday afternoon.
Open daily : 9:30AM - 8PM (6PM from Oct to March)
Full price : 1,50 Euro
See also the travelogue devoted to the gardens. Leave a Comment
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St-Gervais-St-Protais
One of my favorite spots in Paris that I "discovered" is the rue des Barres area behind the flamboyant gothic church St-Gervais-St-Protais in the Marais. It's on the west side of the restaurant, Chez Julien (1 rue Pont Louis Philippe), passes behind the church along rue des Barres. The term "flamboyant gothic" refers to the flamelike spires on the cathedral. This intermediary architectural era bridged the gothic & Renaissance styles. Another great example of flamboyant gothic architecture in Paris is the Saint Etienne du Mont edifice near the Panthéon.
Supposedly Heloïse & Abelard, that tragic Middle Ages couple, stayed not too far from here at 12 rue des Barres. This is now an MIJE (LES MAISONS INTERNATIONALES DE LA JEUNESSE ET DES ETUDIANTS) youth hostel and it has a very ancient feeling.
I love it's stepped cobblestoned area; it feels very medieval. In the morning, I'd leave the Marais via rue du Pont-Louis-Philippe, turn the corner down the short rue Grenier sur l'Eau and then cut thru rue des Barres (admiring the gargoyles & the Gothic & Renaissance architecture) thru this wonderful picturesque area to go across the Pont Louis-Philippe.
At night I'd reverse this, pass thru this square watching the kids hanging out behind the church but would go to the end of rue des Barres, cut throught the Place Baudoyer where the police station was and make my merry way home.
According to Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Paris, "adherents keep up a round-the-clock vigil, kneeling silently in their robes on the cold hard stones before the altar". Enter the church via the rue des Barres entrance. Go at midnight!
Photos: Feb 06 Leave a Comment
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