16th Arrondissement
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Famous Parks
The Bois de Boulogne was an ancient hunting forest but was landscaped in the 1860's under the direction of Baron Haussmann. There are several restaurants in the Bois, the most famous being 'Le Pre Catelan', romantic, good food, expensive. The Park contains two racecourses, Longchamp and Auteuil, and there is a wonderful children's amusement park, the 'Jardin d' Acclimatation'.
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.
Passy In Depth - 3 articles
Passy- A Bridge Between Two Worlds Part I
I love the bridges in Paris. When I cross them I don't just feel they are taking me to the other side but to another time. Close to the Eiffel Tower is a footbridge originally named the 'Passerelle de Passy' ..
A Charming Village in the Heart of Paris Part II
Passy is an exclusive area of Paris, France, located in the 16th arrondissement, on the right bank. It is home to many of the city's wealthiest residents.
Passy - Gourmet Shopping with Real Parisians Part III
The Parisians in Passy are quintessentially Parisian. Their families have been there for years. There is a distinct feeling of privilege. One also comes away with the impression that visitors are most definitely outsiders.
Discover Passy
See the less seen part of the 16th in Passy on a private walking tour with one of our professional photographers and experience Passy like a local. See where they shop, eat, and live. You'll see fabulous Belle Epoque, art deco and post modern buildings as well as the former homes of Balzac and Benjamin Franklin.
Paris 16th Arrondissement - Trocadero
The 16th arrondissement is a wealthy, conservative, residential neighborhood with many impressive homes. It includes a concentration of museums between the Place du Trocadero and the Place d' Iena. Further to the west, is the Bois de Boulogne.
The neighborhoods of Auteuil and of Passy, attached to Paris in the 19th century, have an almost village ambiance. Balzac lived in Passy where he wrote La Comedie Humaine and his home is open to visitors. Nearby there is also the Musee du Vin. Between Auteuil and Passy, a little further north, a stretch of land was developed at the beginning of the 1900's with buildings designed in the latest style of 'Art Nouveau' by such as Hector Guimard, a fine example of which is his apartment block of 1901 Castel Beranger'.
Places of Interest
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. The statue of Louis XV, removed during the Revolution, was replaced by the over 3000 year old Obelisk of Luxor, given by the viceroy of Egypt to Louis Philippe in 1883.
Museums
Museums in the Palais de Chaillot
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 Scream. The museum's restaurant, offers a superb view of the Eiffel Tower.
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 yeux 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 cafe
Musee Guimet
Newly renovated beautiful museum of Asiatic arts.
Musee de la Marine
French Naval History
Musee du Cristal Baccarat
New address, 11, place des Etats-Unis, 75016 Paris, metro: Boissiere.,Well worth a visit.
Musee Marmottan
Has an impressive collection of Monet paintings bequeathed by his son, Michel. Included is the painting 'Impression Soleil Levant' which gave the impressionist movement its name. In the basement is a special room displaying a stunning series of Water Lily paintings.
Musee Galliera' Musee de la Mode de la Ville de Paris:
History of fashion and costume with prestigious temporary exhibitions.
Musee Henri Bouchard
Workshop of sculptor of the Palais de Chaillot's Apollo, Henri Bouchard. Foundation Le Corbusier - designed and furnished by Swiss architect, Le Corbusier.
Musee Dapper
Primitive and pre-colonial African art. Temporary exhibitions. Mansion house built by Charles Plumet at the beginning of the century.
Musee d'Ennery
Remarkable collection of objects illustrating daily life, beliefs in China and Japan from the twelfth century to the nineteenth century. Presentation of the collections in a sumptuous second Empire setting.
Foundation Le Corbusier
Built by Le Corbusier in 1923, it is representative of 1920s architecture. It houses the largest collection of Le Corbusier drawings, studies and plans.
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