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Parks, Gardens, and Squares: Parc de Bercy
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  • By GUYON on August 30, 2004
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  • Cour St Emilion - Paris
    Cour St Emilion
    by GUYON, 2 more photos
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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)

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    Parks, Gardens, and Squares: Paris in a ferris wheel
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  • Updated By mariev on May 1, 2007
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  • La grande roue vue des Tuileries - Paris
    La grande roue vue des
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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.

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  • Other Contact: Rue de Rivoli - Metro Concorde

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    Parks, Gardens, and Squares: Promenade Plantee Park
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  • By rexvaughan on June 8, 2004
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  • The Promenade - Paris
    The Promenade
    by rexvaughan
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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.

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    Parks, Gardens, and Squares: Traffic lights growing in Bois de Boulogne
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  • By GUYON on November 28, 2004
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  • The traffic lights : a French production - Paris
    The traffic lights : a French
    production
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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).

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    Parks, Gardens, and Squares: Palais du Luxembourg
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  • Updated By mazzap on June 8, 2005
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  • Palais du Luxembourg - Paris
    Palais du Luxembourg
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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.

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    Parks, Gardens, and Squares: It's Good to Know there's Love in the World!
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  • Updated By BeatChick on March 17, 2006
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  • Parc Jehan Rictus - I Love You wall - Montmartre - Paris
    Parc Jehan Rictus - I Love You
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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

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    Parks, Gardens, and Squares: Parc de Bagatelle
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  • Updated By GUYON on August 5, 2005
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  • Parc de Bagatelle - Paris
    Parc de Bagatelle
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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

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    Parks, Gardens, and Squares: Luxembourg Garden
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  • Updated By rexvaughan on May 20, 2006
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  • Relax with the Parisians - Paris
    Relax with the Parisians
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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.

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    Parks, Gardens, and Squares: Parc Floral de Vincennes
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  • By GUYON on May 7, 2006
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  • The pond - Paris
    The pond
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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.

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  • Phone: 0820.00.75.75
  • Website: http://www.parcfloraldeparis.com/parc_floral.html

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    Parks, Gardens, and Squares: Place saint Georges
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  • Updated By GUYON on February 1, 2003
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  • Place Saint Georges - Paris
    Place Saint Georges
    by GUYON
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    Located between Opera and Pigalle, the place Saint Georges is completly unknown by the tourists.
    Though, it is a charming round place with a fountain and the Gavarni's bust (a sculptor famous for his "Lorettes" = prostitutes).
    Around the place, the Thiers House destroyed by the Commune in 1871 and rebuilt by his wife's family, an actors school and the antique shop you see on the picture.
    For romanticism amateurs.
    The Musee de la Vie Romantique is nearby (12 rue de Chaptal a free museum).

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