Exposition - Hôtel de Ville

Hôtel de Ville

The exhibitions at Hôtel de Ville are without charge.

This was a wonderful exhibit of Jean-Jacques Sempé in 2012, 

France's most celebrated cartoonist.

The lines are not usually long unless you are there 

during the first few days of an opening.

(Photographs were allowed)

Hôtel de Ville

salle Saint-Jean

5, rue de Lobau

75004, Paris

Carrousel de l'Hôtel de Ville

The double-decked carrousel

at Hôtel de Ville 

is best enjoyed after dark.

This petite fille holds on tightly

as the horses run fast as the wind at night.

Carrousel de l'Hôtel de Ville

75004, Paris

Carrousel XXXVIII

Hôtel de Ville

le carrousel

The proper name for the carousel, as you may be able to read, 

is "Carrousel, la Belle Épouque," 

but even without a label its double-decker elegance 

and unique crown are recognizable.  

The rides are painted with the finesse of a fine artist.

The night scene with an outline of lights 

around the Belle Époque carousel are worth a visit, too.

le carrousel

Hôtel de Ville

75004, Paris

 

Carrousel XXX - Hôtel de Ville

Carrousel - Hôtel de Ville

There is nothing as spectacular as a carrousel at night in a glory of lights.

It is even better when you throw your head back 

to see La Tour Eiffel as you are spinning.

bon weekend

Le Carrousel 

Place de l'Hôtel de Ville

75004, Paris

 

Sempé at Hôtel de Ville

The Sempé retrospective exhibition runs through March 31st at Hôtel de Ville.  It is free and photos are permitted!  Mary (Mad about Paris), Virginia (Paris Through My Lens), Peter (Peter's Paris), my daughter Holly and I all enjoyed the more than 300 original drawings.  The soft light of the chandelier seen here is one of several projections on the walls of the exhibit hall.

If you have not been, there is still time.  It is not to be missed!

Hôtel de Ville

Salle Saint Jean

5, rue Lobeau

75004 Paris