Another hidden gem in Paris! Jardin des Rosiers – Joseph-Migneret Garden is located between Rue des Francs-Bourgeois and Rue des Rosiers in the Marais (4ème).
The entrance to the passageway is right after the famous restaurant L’As du Fallafel. It’s easy to miss it unless you are looking for it! 🌿💚
Bisous,
Carol
A secret spot to relax and get away from the crowds! Who has not heard about this green space, will hardly find it by chance! Despite its good location in a central área (in the 3ème), this garden is tucked away on a dead-end street called Impasse Berthaud.
Inaugurated in 2007, the Jardin Anne Frank pays tribute to the German-born Jewish girl, victim of the Holocaust. Anne died at age 15 in a concentration camp, but became a symbol against intolerance when her diary was found and published after the war. The document recounts her life during the period she had lived with her family in the “Secret Annex”, a hidden room at her father’s company in Amsterdam, during the Nazi occupation.
Anne writes a few times about the existence of a majestic chestnut tree located in front of the Secret Annex window. A sprout of the same tree was planted by the garden’s entrance and it’s fortunately growing stronger year after year!
This pleasant garden is divided into three parts: the first one houses the famous chestnut tree; the second part is the central area that has existed since the 17th century and it used to belong to Hôtel de Saint-Aignan, a former mansion that houses the Museum of Art and History of Judaism nowadays; and the third part consists of a beautiful orchard!
Great place for kids or for those seeking a quiet place near the vibrant Rue Beaubourg, the Jardin Anne Frank has a children’s playground and some pleasant benches along the semicircular pergola at the central area, A perfect spot for resting and reading!
Tip: to explore new addresses in town I suggest you to combine a visit to Jardin Anne-Frank with two museums located a few steps away. The first one is the Doll Museum (Musée de la Poupée), adjacent to the green space, with its entrance on the Impasse Berthaud. The second attraction is on Rue du Temple, the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme.
Where: Jardin Anne-Frank
Address: 14 Impasse Berthaud, 75003.
Hours: open every day – free admission.
Bisous,
Carol
Explore Musée Rodin with me!
I finally visited the Musée Rodin! I know, I know … this museum is on the list of many tourists who visit Paris for the first time! I honestly don´t know why it took me so long to go, since it is located in the 7ème, near Les Invalides, a place that I usually go.
This time I decided not to leave the town without seeing Musée Rodin and set up the visit for my last day, June 14th. So I left home early, around 9:30, in order to get the garden of sculptures empty. The rain also contributed to a super quiet visit with only a few people around. I bought the tickets for the gardens only (€ 5.30), because I still had other places to go before heading back to Brazil.
The first thought that crossed my mind when I ran into the garden full of flowers and perfectly pruned trees surrounding some of the most spectacular sculptures was “why I haven´t come here yet?” followed by a ” this city never ceases to amaze me!”. Seriously, Paris has the power to move me! The rain suddenly stopped and I could walk across the green area with no hurry!
Despite having not entered the building and visited the complete art collection, I can tell you it was totally worth it! The flowers were beautiful and the fountain was on. But probably during Winter season it doesn’t look that good . Keep that in mind when scheduling your trip and listing the tours.
A good tip is to combine a visit to Musée Rodin and Les Invalides on the same day. From the Rodin’s garden we have a beautiful view of the Église du Dôme where the tomb of Napoleon is located.
Bisous,
Carol
