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!

• Where: 35-37 rue des Francs-Bourgeois 75004.
• Metro: Saint-Paul (line 1)

Bisous,

Carol

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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

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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.

• Where: Musée Rodin
• Address: 79 Rue de Varenne, 75007
• How much: Garden: 5,30 € | Museum + Garden: € 11.30
• Metro: Varenne (line 13)
• Hours: Tue to Sun (10am – 5:45pm)

Bisous,

Carol

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Although little known by tourists, it is located in one of the most visited areas in the city, between Les Invalides and Champs-Élysées, just a few steps from Pont Alexandre III, nearby Grand Palais.

The entrance to visit the permanent collection of art is free but not less important than other museums. It holds works by Rodin, Delacroix, among others, arranged along wide corridors and galleries.

But the architecture and decoration are worth to notice too! Petit Palais was built in 1900, along with Grand Palais and Pont Alexandre III, for the Universal Exhibition in Paris. The lobby is quite impressive and imposing! But the masterpiece, in my opinion, is the internal garden located in the middle of the palace with beautiful landscaping and sculptures, surrounded by large columns and a stunning mosaic floor! For those who have a thing with mosaic floors I strongly advise not to miss it!

The internal garden counts with a charming cafe with good options for breakfast and lunch. It’s a good alternative to escape from the crowds and to discover an unique and peaceful place that Paris reveals!

• Where: Petit Palais – Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris
• How much: free admission
• Metro: Champs-Elysees Clemenceau station (lines 1 et 13)
• Hours: TUE to SUN from 10am to 6pm

Bisous

Carol

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As you can see, there are several recreation options inside this public space, but in my oppinion the main attraction is still the great garden with colorful flowers and decorative plants arranged perfectly aligned.

It attracts many visitors but not as much as some other gardens in town. I´ve never been into the museums, but only the walk through the flower plantation is very inspiring and worth it.

Jardin des Plantes is just a few steps from La Grande Mosquée de Paris (The Great Mosque of Paris) that, besides its size, is a hidden gem! Another Parisian delight that is not on the average tourist’s checklist, but it definitely should!

Where:  Jardin des Plantes – 57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris

How much: Jardin des Plantes – free admission |

How much: Museums – check on the official website

Metro stations: Gare d’Austerlitz (ligne 5) | Censier Daubenton (ligne 7), Jussieu (ligne 10) or Gare d’Austerlitz (RER C Paris-Austerlitz)

Bisous,

Carol

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