Le Parc de Bercy

Le Parc de Bercy

Two pergolas with a canopies of

wisteria vines, a deep gold in late November.

Spring will bring the purple blooms....  soon.

Le Parc de Bercy

75012, Paris

Take a look at James' Weekend Reflections here

to see all the creativity in capturing reflections.

Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir

Passerelle Simone-de Beauvoir

A few lonely walkers on the passerelle between le Parc de Bercy 

and Bibliothéque Nationale de France.

Constructed of steel and installed in 2006,

it is known by Parisians as la lentille (the lentil).

It is an impressive work of art and a marvel of design:

The center span crosses the river without

external support.

Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir

75012, Paris

Le Théâtre du Merveilleux - CDP THEME DAY (Curiosities)

Le Théâtre du Merveilleux

In the heart of the Bercy neighborhood,

wine warehouses built by Gustave Eiffel's apprentice 

host thousands of objects, among them ancient artifacts, 

fairground, theater and music hall items and

 "curiosities"

Today I join City Daily Photo bloggers from around the world

for Theme Day.  Click here to see other interpretations of CURIOSITIES

Le Théâtre du Merveilleux - Musée des Arts Forains

Pavillons de Bercy

75012, Paris 

 

Parc de Bercy -un petit bateau

 

 Parc de Bercy

The small lake in the Japanese gardens 

showcases this hand-constructed

bamboo boat.   Although not quite seaworthy,

its charm and reflection are perfect for the setting.

Parc de Bercy

128, quai de Bercy

75012, Paris

Une belle matinée de printemps - Parc de Bercy

Parc de Bercy

a fine spring morning

Only a light breeze put the ripples on this bassin,

while the ducks added concentric circles

like artists with brushes on a canvas

bon week-end

Parc de Bercy

75012, Paris

Bercy Village - Cour St. Émilion

Cour Saint-Émilion

Bercy Village consists largely of small wine warehouses from the late 19th century.  The tracks seen in the paved courtyard above were originally used to transport barrels of wine in and out of the warehouses.  For more than a century and up until 1960, the Bercy neighborhood was a vast wine market.

Although some may complain that this has become a tourist attraction with its shops, bars, and restaurants, the architecture has been preserved (along with the rail tracks), and it has the feel of a historic village.  It is at the southeast end of Le Parc de Bercy and is easily accessed by Line 14, Métro Cour St. Émilion.

Cour Saint-Émilion

Bercy Village

75012, Paris

Le Parc de Bercy - les ombres

Railway tracks and a brick-paved path...

long shadows of early morning...

an empty Paris bench...

birds enjoy the solitude

Le Parc de Bercy

75012, Paris



Parc de Bercy - Jardin romantique

Parc de Bercy is a group of three connected gardens:

The Romantic Garden with its fishponds and dunes,

The Flowerbeds,

The Meadows with its open meadows and tall trees.

This was my first visit in late March, a warm day with a high sun,

no clouds and a great reflection in this Japanese pond.

I will be back

Parc de Bercy
75012, Paris
Métro Cour St-Emilion (SE end of the park)
Métro Bercy (N end of the park)