Mairie de Nogent-sur-Marne

Mairie de Nogent-sur-Marne

Just east of Bois de Vincennes are a series 

of beautiful villes situated along the Marne river. 

 If you take the RER A to Nogent-sur-Marne, 

the Mairie is only a one block walk (west).

It almost looks like scene from a fairy tale

Mairie de Nogent-sur-Marne

Place Roland Nungesser

94130, Nogent-sur-Marne

Le Carrousel de Nogent

Le Carrousel de Nogent

The carousel is protected from the elements by the glass windows.  

It is nice to see that they have chairs for the adults, 

well... for the adults who do not ride.

Le Carrousel de Nogent

Nogent Sur Marne, just beyond Bois de Vincennes

 

Le Carrousel de Nogent - Carrousel XXIII

Just outside of Paris in Nogent-sur-Marne is this enclosed carousel

which I featured almost two years ago here. 

The enclosure allows this merry-go-round confection

to be enjoyed in all seasons with seating both inside and out. 

I will have to return to get a closer photo of the spaceship

and the old cars in their counter clockwise rotation. 

My blog friend and artist Shell Sheree has a lovely interpretation of this carousel 

and I encourage you to visit and see her ink and watercolor selections.

l'Esplanade de l'Hôtel de Ville

Nogent-sur-Marne

(just east of Bois de Vincennes)

La Mairie -- Nogent-sur-Marne

Just east of Bois de Vincennes are a series of beautiful villes situated along the Marne river. If you take the RER to Nogent-sur-Marne, the Mairie is only a one block walk (west). I have already shown Le Carrousel de Nogent and today present the picturesque town hall. The city has a bi-monthly magazine that tells about the current activities and gives a wonderful insight into a vibrant community.

I'm off on an adventure with Nanette to find some castanets -- I will still be posting daily but with fewer comments until I return.

Le Carrousel de Nogent

If you have been to Paris in the winter you know that most, if not all, of the carousels are closed. How about un manège enclosed with glass doors so that it can entertain les enfants during all seasons and weather. It even provides seating for les parents ou les grand-parents.

En juin, I went to Nogent-sur-Marne just to the east of Bois de Vincennes to have an apéritif with friends and discovered this beautiful (and new) carousel sur l'esplanade de l'Hôtel de Ville. The decoration arount the top was inspired by scenes of the town. If you want to see more of Paris than city-life and to venture out a bit, Nogent can be easily reached by RER or Métro and bus and is included in your Zones 1-3 Paris Visite Pass.

I'm off on an adventure with Nanette to find some castanets -- I will still be posting daily but with fewer comments until I return.