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

Jardin du Luxembourg - le carrousel

Jardin du Luxembourg

This very old carrousel in Jardin du Luxembourg 

does not have glitter, 

shining lights, or 

polished ponies, but...

you can wield a baton and 

catch a brass ring on each pass

bon weekend

Jardin du Luxembourg

75006, Paris

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

Carrousel Jules Verne - Parc de Monceau

Carrousel Jules Verne

This carrousel tells the story of Jules Verne in the rides, 

the architecture, and the art panels.  

It is rather small as Paris carrousels go, 

but the colors make this a focal spot in a beautiful park.

Carrousel Jules Verne

Parc de Monceau

75008, 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

Le Carrousel de la Gare Montparnasse

Carousel at Gare Montparnasse


This (counterclockwise) carousel has the original
wood horses along with some other interesting rides.


I do not know the significance of the turquoise "F" along the crown.

Le Carrousel de la Gare Montparnasse

Métro Montparnasse Bienvenue

75014, Paris

Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel

Eiffel Tower Carousel

There are many Belle Epoque carrousels around Paris.  Each carrousel has unique details setting it apart from the others.  As you can tell from the ceiling of this one, the theme is le cirque.


Wishing you a wonderful weekend and hope that if you are in Paris
you will find a carrousel and take a ride.  You are forever young on a carrousel.



bon weekend

Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel

75007, Paris

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

 

Parc des Buttes Chaumont - le carrousel

Carousel in Parc des Buttes Chaumont

It was only on my third visit to this park 

that I discovered the petite, colorful carousel.  

The top makes me think of le Petit Prince 

with its stars, moon, and rocket ship.

The rides are over-sized rabbits, cats, and other animals, 

along with a rocket and a fire truck.

The park itself is beautiful, particularly in the spring, 

but has a checkered past.  

It is close to Gibet de Montfaucon, 

a notorious site where criminals were hanged 

and their bodies put on display 

from the 13th century until mid-18th century.  

After the French Revolution it became a refuse dump,

and then a spot for cutting up horse carcasses.  

Baron Haussmann chose this site for a new park 

for the rapidly growing population of the 19th and 20th arrondissements.

Work began in 1864 and the park was opened on April 1, 1867.  

To see the park today one would never imagine its nefarious history.

Parc des Buttes Chaumont

75019, Paris

Métros Buttes Chaumont et Botzaris