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

 

Le manège Garnier - Jardin du Luxembourg

Carousel in Jardin du Luxembourg

This charming carousel in Jardin du Luxembourg was constructed in 1879 

from the plans of Charles Garnier, 

the architect of Palais Garnier (the Paris Opera House).  

The animals are suspended from the canopy,

and after selecting a wood horse or elephant, 

each child is given a wand.   

On each turn of the carousel they try to catch a brass ring.

As you can see from this eager little girl, 

some are quite good at catching the ring!

Le manège Garnier

Jardin du Luxembourg

75006, Paris   

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.