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Garden of Petit Palais – secret oasis!

15 de December de 2015 — by Carol Pio Pedro — 0

My tip of the day is one of my favorite and hidden places in Paris! Those who follow 30 Jours à Paris on instagram have already noticed that I’m a huge fan of this spot and whenever I can I share new angles of this secret oasis that garden of Petit Palais is!

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!

Stunning mosaic floor surrounding the internal garden.

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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Jardin des Plantes

11 de November de 2015 — by Carol Pio Pedro — 0

Located in the 5ème at Quartier Latin, Jardin des Plantes is the main botanical garden in France. Besides the botanical school and the hothouses which holds a great variety of plants from all over the world, Jardin des Plantes also houses 4 buildings which together form the National Museum of Natural History, and a small zoo (the second oldest one in Europe).

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