Le petit garçon et son billet

the little boy and his ticket

Strapped in to ride on an imaginary creature 

in the fanciful carrousel

Dodo Manège

Jardin des Plantes has something for any age,

including photographers

Jardin des Plantes

75005, Paris

Dodo Manège - la petite fille en rouge

Dodo Manège

The carrousels of Paris will amaze you.  

This is a unique little carrousel tucked away in Jardin des Plantes,

well-known by the children of Paris. 

Joining "Paris in July"

Take a virtual trip and have a look 'here'

Dodo Manège

Carrousel, Jardin des Plantes

(near Gare d'Austerlitz entrance)

75005, Paris

Le Carrousel - Dodo Manège

Dodo Manège

Hidden in Jardin des Plantes this fanciful, unusual carousel is a delight for all ages.


As you can see from the photo, these are not your ordinary carousel animals,
but, there are enough creatures to satisfy all tastes.

Dodo Manège
Jardin des Plantes
75005, Paris

Dodo Manège - Carrousel XXXIII

"Dodo Manège"

Carousel in Jardin des Plantes

Wrapped in tarp this carousel hides its animal-rides 

created to reflect extinct and endangered species.  

Jardin des Plantes is filled with treasures 

and this carrousel is but one.  

On weekend afternoons in good weather 

you will find many families enjoying this charming carrousel.

To see the carrousel "revealed" look here.

Dodo Manège

Carrousel, Jardin des Plantes

(near Gare d'Austerlitz entrance)

75005, Paris

Dodo Manège - Carrousel XXII

Dodo Manège

This is a unique little carrousel tucked away in Jardin des Plantes,

well-known by the children of Paris. 

You can see an overview photo I posted here 

Dodo Manège

Jardin des Plantes (southeast entrance)

75005, Paris

Métro Gare D'Austerlitz

Dodo Manège -- Un carrousel

Dodo Manège, so read the hand-painted wood sign in front of this picturesque carousel, a merry-go-round of extinct and endangered species. Closed in the winter with the green tarp sealed tightly, it is a must-see for my warm-weather trips to Paris. It is found near the southeast entrance to Jardin de Plantes (Metro: Gare D'Austerlitz) and can be located by the sounds of the carousel music and children's laughter.

You will not see many tourists but parents, grandparents, children -- local families out for an afternoon. To ride the green T. Rex or perhaps the Dodo, each child clutches un billet until it is handed over to the ticket collector. Indulged most likely by grandparents, some children ride time and again, some changing animals each time the manège stops and others guarding the "first-come" rights to the same favorite animal.