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Bois de Boulogne
The
Bois de Boulogne was an ancient hunting forest but
was landscaped in the 1860ís under the direction of Baron Haussmann.
The
Bagatelle Gardens, built around the Chateau de Bagatelle
- where classical concerts are often held - are a not-to-be-missed
part of the Bois particularly in the late spring and early summer;
tulips in April, irises bloom in May, August is the month for
water lilies, all amazing, but the highlight is the June 21st
rose exhibition when the rose garden is breath-taking.
There are several restaurants in the Bois, the most famous being
'Le Pre Catelan', romantic, good food, expensive. The Park contains
two racecourses, Longshamp and Auteuil, and there is a wonderful
childrenís amusement park, the 'Jardin d' Acclimatation'.
A reminder that at night the Bois is seedy and associated with
kerb-crawling.
Place du Trocadero
The Place du Trocadero was named in 1820 after the Spanish victory at
Trocadero. Its modern design of two stone wings cradling an Art Deco
courtyard was created by Jacques Carlu for the 1937 World Exposition.
The terrace has brilliant views of the Eiffel Tower and Champs de Mars,
particularly at night.
Musee de l'Homme
Musee
de l'Homme The Museum of Man - is one of the world's
most important museums devoted to anthropology, ethnology, and prehistory.
Its collections are arranged generally according to geographical
region, and include the Inca mummy (in fetal position) which inspired
Edvard Munch's painting The Screem. The museum's restaurant, ëTotemí
offers a superb view of the Eiffel Tower.
Musee de l'Art Moderne de la ville de Paris
Musee de l'Art Moderne de la ville de Paris
Housed in the Palais de Tokyo - Mainly devoted to artists working
in Paris in the early 20th century, the museum has major collections
of works by Georges Rouault, Robert and Sonia Delaunay, Raoul
Dufy. Other highlights: Modigliani's 'La Femme aux yeus bleus',
two of the three Henri Matisse triptychs of La Danse (1931-33)
and the monumental La Fee Electricit'(1937) by Raoul Dufy. There
are often major exhibitions held here, and there is a nice caf'downstairs.
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