Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Carrousel Montparnasse



Carrousel Montparnasse


Although this carrousel looks a bit shabby, 
a close inspection reveals that it consists of the original wood horses.  


Most of the carrousels in Paris today have been "updated" 
and the wood replaced with artificial polymers and plastic.  
These horses could do with a bit of paint, but all together look quite good.



Carrousel Montparnasse
Gare Montparnasse
75015, Paris

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16 comments:

  1. JoeJanuary 6, 2015 at 1:56 AM

    It is wonderful that some of the original horses still gallop around the carousel Genie.

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  2. Betty CarlsonJanuary 6, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    I love a nice carrousel! I will still ride on one if it's big enough for me not to look ridiculous.

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  3. AimeecakesJanuary 6, 2015 at 3:00 AM

    Theres something so lovely about a classic carousel. And it's even nicer with the original wood - much better than plastic!

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  4. Σεβάχ ο ΘαλασσινόςJanuary 6, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    When I was a little boy, I loved Carousels! The horses, the move, the music, everything! It was like sailing into the clouds!!

    ps: I have a photo that describes the feeling exacrly. If I find it, I'll mail it to you, Genie. Byeee

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  5. DebJanuary 6, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    Give me good old fashioned shabby but classic wooden horses any day.

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  6. RevrunnerJanuary 6, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    I do think people might appreciate the originals.

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  7. BeatrizJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Beautiful photo Genie!
    It reminded me my childhood...
    Hugs from Brazil

    <°)))< Bia

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  8. Angelsdoor * PennyJanuary 6, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    Happy New Year Genie... I love Carrousel horses... When I was young I thought how great it would be to restore the old wooden ones...
    fondly,
    Penny

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  9. William KendallJanuary 6, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    A bit of a paintjob is needed, yes, but the original is more worthy than a replacement.

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  10. AlexaJanuary 6, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    If I had to choose between plastic/polymers and in-need-of-paint, it would be no contest. This is charming.

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  11. JamesJanuary 6, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    What an amazing carrousel! I love that we can see the age and I bet this horse is well over a hundred years old.

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  12. RedPatJanuary 6, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    Good to see the originals!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    I love realize we all are still children in the heart! Well done!
    "Be like children" and next time if possible, please anyone who could take a ride on a carousel, do it for all old-children and for children that never won't do it! Yeap. a deal?
    A hug for you Genie, for Marcel (the horse) and for all your friends!

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  14. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    This is shabby chic at its best. It would be shameful to paint it for the sake of looking updated. Have a wonderful 2015 Genie. Bisous

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  15. RandyJanuary 6, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    Beautiful close up.

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  16. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    Your comments make me realize that there is a child in each of us around the world, a child that still loves carrousels.

    Bises,
    Genie

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Merci for your comments!