13 juillet - les bals des pompiers

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqd-H7FdhOm-wAqR76OrkSX8yeFzF6bfgR3S9fGLVu-ha64Yhhl5YqWZlZxzAwjbEm6Wd0n6le8dpAy1Y4TQI7DgPFAFis1nqzgEZqRw4SIlYCXXZuQAnbgm5D4-tjei6vtacplrRbgA/s1600/2012+Jan+14+2nd_0100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqd-H7FdhOm-wAqR76OrkSX8yeFzF6bfgR3S9fGLVu-ha64Yhhl5YqWZlZxzAwjbEm6Wd0n6le8dpAy1Y4TQI7DgPFAFis1nqzgEZqRw4SIlYCXXZuQAnbgm5D4-tjei6vtacplrRbgA/s640/2012+Jan+14+2nd_0100.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Les bals des pompiers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The pompiers around Paris (and all of France) have celebrations</div><div style="text-align: center;">tonight and tomorrow in honor of Quatorze juillet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Take a <a href="http://www.evous.fr/Pas-de-14-juillet-sans-bal-des,1134335.html" target="_blank">look here for schedules and locations</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy the party!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Les bals des pompiers</div><div style="text-align: left;">13, 14 juillet</div>

13 juillet - les bals des pompiers

Les bals des pompiers The pompiers around Paris (and all of France) have celebrations tonight and tomorrow in honor of Quatorze juillet. Tak...

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Montmartre Carrousel

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XNK4oHqgEW9jhJK2w1lHB_EaiohJBy5DdwL2QAXqco0BGeYOdn9I2GUJ5cPf6h9Wgui0ef55xf2-fa_On_ZakgzeBDTJp-COy2-Z-4pQKpRqyyvCBhk6edt9tukAvCkJZKlgbE5m-wU/s1600/2011+nov+5+DSC_0994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XNK4oHqgEW9jhJK2w1lHB_EaiohJBy5DdwL2QAXqco0BGeYOdn9I2GUJ5cPf6h9Wgui0ef55xf2-fa_On_ZakgzeBDTJp-COy2-Z-4pQKpRqyyvCBhk6edt9tukAvCkJZKlgbE5m-wU/s640/2011+nov+5+DSC_0994.jpg" width="650" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This carousel at the foot of Sacre Coeur</div><div style="text-align: center;"> is beautifully sculpted</div><div style="text-align: center;">with intricate details</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The horses appear quite animated</div><div style="text-align: center;">and you can almost hear a whinny</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Montmartre Carrousel</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75018, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Montmartre Carrousel

This carousel at the foot of Sacre Coeur  is beautifully sculpted with intricate details The horses appear quite animated and you can almost...

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Le petit garçon et son billet

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj330Xu5WGgfbZE8wlfr6znHy4XUlnygEzVjyJskJqReQ-rZ9X1kokxkJKgSKwO_gqw7TB372pb7ketLCHlRpMyOvi2sSufATXqjZ0EZK7hhiXibe8zOJVygTZyBZtBwpW_pjIneMrQ4rY/s1600/DSC_0992.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj330Xu5WGgfbZE8wlfr6znHy4XUlnygEzVjyJskJqReQ-rZ9X1kokxkJKgSKwO_gqw7TB372pb7ketLCHlRpMyOvi2sSufATXqjZ0EZK7hhiXibe8zOJVygTZyBZtBwpW_pjIneMrQ4rY/s1600/DSC_0992.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">the little boy and his ticket</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Strapped in to ride on an imaginary creature </div><div style="text-align: center;">in the fanciful carrousel</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dodo Manège</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jardin des Plantes has something for any age,</div><div style="text-align: center;">including photographers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Jardin des Plantes</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75005, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Le petit garçon et son billet

the little boy and his ticket Strapped in to ride on an imaginary creature  in the fanciful carrousel Dodo Manège Jardin des Plantes has som...

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Jardin du Luxembourg - le carrousel

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49PKbNJwuWh1dZtQ11siC5-T8mIhyA5pmstRq9o9rOskcyYxRJpd8puappJm7Od0yjzB7i0KsrVeXMZxFzeQ83aNLSqzsondqzglkMUFV9hwDRN38S6KSZ6zETJ_t-3O_89PhYw9I-O4/s1600/2012+Jan+15+2nd_0545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49PKbNJwuWh1dZtQ11siC5-T8mIhyA5pmstRq9o9rOskcyYxRJpd8puappJm7Od0yjzB7i0KsrVeXMZxFzeQ83aNLSqzsondqzglkMUFV9hwDRN38S6KSZ6zETJ_t-3O_89PhYw9I-O4/s1600/2012+Jan+15+2nd_0545.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jardin du Luxembourg</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This very old carrousel in Jardin du Luxembourg </div><div style="text-align: center;">does not have glitter, </div><div style="text-align: center;">shining lights, or </div><div style="text-align: center;">polished ponies, but...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">you can wield a baton and </div><div style="text-align: center;">catch a brass ring on each pass</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">bon weekend</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Jardin du Luxembourg</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75006, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Jardin du Luxembourg - le carrousel

Jardin du Luxembourg This very old carrousel in Jardin du Luxembourg  does not have glitter,  shining lights, or  polished ponies, but... yo...

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Carrousel Montparnasse

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvB3a_qy0AbTatEgKJwnI9EpLhB_QyqkXPG3cp87zAb6JYFuOHe6A8HUPPHk244ZK0P9hXZadwO8p_dYhElSH34FaCeFLisPiN7IiBEvI8oNHqtZLg3zJUgiL0j-5xx5MCpKDznG4LLk/s1600/2011+Nov+5+DSC_0153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvB3a_qy0AbTatEgKJwnI9EpLhB_QyqkXPG3cp87zAb6JYFuOHe6A8HUPPHk244ZK0P9hXZadwO8p_dYhElSH34FaCeFLisPiN7IiBEvI8oNHqtZLg3zJUgiL0j-5xx5MCpKDznG4LLk/s1600/2011+Nov+5+DSC_0153.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Carrousel Montparnasse</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Although this carrousel looks a bit shabby, </div><div style="text-align: center;">a close inspection reveals that it consists of the original wood horses.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Most of the carrousels in Paris today have been "updated" </div><div style="text-align: center;">and the wood replaced with artificial polymers and plastic.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">These horses could do with a bit of paint, but all together look quite good.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Carrousel Montparnasse</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Gare Montparnasse</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75015, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Carrousel Montparnasse

Carrousel Montparnasse Although this carrousel looks a bit shabby,  a close inspection reveals that it consists of the original wood horses....

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Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rDvAEMWhHBxS-LH_L44Q1yYS3UyeCK8L6z9n2f_Z-jcmSybNz_u4prPUsNrVjqwPC6vtFDXSZVkoayJvNSeukcYQw55DgTGM_ta6FhkKo3tISk2WtqG7Ld68CRsaGgfKYqE6uc8k7Pg/s1600/2012+Mar+29+Paris_039DSC_4722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rDvAEMWhHBxS-LH_L44Q1yYS3UyeCK8L6z9n2f_Z-jcmSybNz_u4prPUsNrVjqwPC6vtFDXSZVkoayJvNSeukcYQw55DgTGM_ta6FhkKo3tISk2WtqG7Ld68CRsaGgfKYqE6uc8k7Pg/s1600/2012+Mar+29+Paris_039DSC_4722.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A trip to Paris would be so much easier </div><div style="text-align: center;">on a plane like this...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">No crowding, no security, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and no Air France pilots striking!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">La Tour Eiffel et Le Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75007, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel

Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel A trip to Paris would be so much easier  on a plane like this... No crowding, no security,  and no Air France pi...

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Carrousel Jules Verne - Parc de Monceau

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyi_PoYZcjN06rb6Er_VUjyfmU6EfhyphenhyphenUbkhTHnv527YjUST7ajzW33WnxNizN3XT4ZGBMFPL0p3IVeMW_LXx2ajMYYsZIdhlmIy154yJBYB6NM-Glp9YFohGvCm6bZBLxdbK4VFjbP4vA/s1600/2012+Oct+7+Sunday_37DSC_8993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="780" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyi_PoYZcjN06rb6Er_VUjyfmU6EfhyphenhyphenUbkhTHnv527YjUST7ajzW33WnxNizN3XT4ZGBMFPL0p3IVeMW_LXx2ajMYYsZIdhlmIy154yJBYB6NM-Glp9YFohGvCm6bZBLxdbK4VFjbP4vA/s1600/2012+Oct+7+Sunday_37DSC_8993.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Carrousel Jules Verne</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This carrousel tells the story of Jules Verne in the rides, </div><div style="text-align: center;">the architecture, and the art panels.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is rather small as Paris carrousels go, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but the colors make this a focal spot in a beautiful park.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Carrousel Jules Verne</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Parc de Monceau</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75008, Paris</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Carrousel Jules Verne - Parc de Monceau

Carrousel Jules Verne This carrousel tells the story of Jules Verne in the rides,  the architecture, and the art panels.   It is rather smal...

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Dodo Manège - la petite fille en rouge

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrdlJIZ-tpZmlPcyFzI_KeF95y8uGf2R-_H-gdn8OX5Glf4YOHhB_CZfU0WPksPQLz7MpinnwrPY2aj1nUqywdNrwMIFmr3NHqK-qCHzA8NT2B_pibxWR5h3bhSr4skAlQb8NGee91V0/s1600/2010+June+20+DSC_1001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrdlJIZ-tpZmlPcyFzI_KeF95y8uGf2R-_H-gdn8OX5Glf4YOHhB_CZfU0WPksPQLz7MpinnwrPY2aj1nUqywdNrwMIFmr3NHqK-qCHzA8NT2B_pibxWR5h3bhSr4skAlQb8NGee91V0/s1600/2010+June+20+DSC_1001.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dodo Manège</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">The carrousels of Paris will amaze you.  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">This is a unique little carrousel tucked away in Jardin des Plantes, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">well-known by the children of Paris. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Joining "Paris in July"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Take a virtual trip and have a look <a href="http://thyme-for-tea.blogspot.com/2014/07/paris-in-july-monday-menu-wk-4.html" target="_blank">'here'</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Dodo Manège</i></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Carrousel, Jardin des Plantes</i></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>(near Gare d'Austerlitz entrance)</i></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>75005, Paris</i></span></span></div>

Dodo Manège - la petite fille en rouge

Dodo Manège The carrousels of Paris will amaze you.   This is a unique little carrousel tucked away in Jardin des Plantes, well-known by the...

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Le Carrousel - Dodo Manège

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6aBnYdsXlmAtaYqHkMu6Ov3u1CsqOysg0pYHcEoD3m-FJ-quCOtU5cWuw8A2y19mk_BbHpfiQY4785pCJjzZ_HUqPO0AlJgYr-yCYSHi3eyJJmjkYVvZwGIhPyifSC7GxXGbOuiDwsiE/s1600/2008+July+14+DSC_0351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6aBnYdsXlmAtaYqHkMu6Ov3u1CsqOysg0pYHcEoD3m-FJ-quCOtU5cWuw8A2y19mk_BbHpfiQY4785pCJjzZ_HUqPO0AlJgYr-yCYSHi3eyJJmjkYVvZwGIhPyifSC7GxXGbOuiDwsiE/s1600/2008+July+14+DSC_0351.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dodo Manège</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Hidden in Jardin des Plantes this fanciful, unusual carousel is a delight for all ages.<br /><br /><br />As you can see from the photo, these are not your ordinary carousel animals,<br />but, there are enough creatures to satisfy all tastes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dodo Manège</span></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Jardin des Plantes</span></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75005, Paris </span></span></i></div></div>

Le Carrousel - Dodo Manège

Dodo Manège Hidden in Jardin des Plantes this fanciful, unusual carousel is a delight for all ages. As you can see from the photo, these are...

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Le Carrousel de la Gare Montparnasse

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguA1wtcXi4sKhlkxHYKzjobiB7yfXZLdo1ds2S6vvx1qKIgffklwKhKIwFJEMz3oEpyzejT2ZJykd6-tzvPAAN0Zwnlz3dPWL8gLAYLt2vHFSqIt0IFlsHVdhSq02aG8KezquwiR-dSnU/s1600/2011+Nov+5+DSC_0144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="585" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguA1wtcXi4sKhlkxHYKzjobiB7yfXZLdo1ds2S6vvx1qKIgffklwKhKIwFJEMz3oEpyzejT2ZJykd6-tzvPAAN0Zwnlz3dPWL8gLAYLt2vHFSqIt0IFlsHVdhSq02aG8KezquwiR-dSnU/s1600/2011+Nov+5+DSC_0144.jpg" width="660" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Carousel at Gare Montparnasse<br /><br /><br />This (counterclockwise) carousel has the original<br />wood horses along with some other interesting rides.<br /><br /><br />I do not know the significance of the turquoise "F" along the crown.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Le Carrousel de la Gare Montparnasse</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Métro Montparnasse Bienvenue</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75014, Paris</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>

Le Carrousel de la Gare Montparnasse

Carousel at Gare Montparnasse This (counterclockwise) carousel has the original wood horses along with some other interesting rides. I do no...

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Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljCfjWibreBMPYieowfMxuXRanMC2aDKxyKFiKQFlabb_vynxMs0Py5z29SBhtU-dKA3UFDo3alDVgm4JQzUA43b0rbiKGnpLgk4vhnrID5g2dqK5NC-GrkKjVFGs-sMK4RL33NGW5Xs/s1600/2011+April+13+DSC_0531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljCfjWibreBMPYieowfMxuXRanMC2aDKxyKFiKQFlabb_vynxMs0Py5z29SBhtU-dKA3UFDo3alDVgm4JQzUA43b0rbiKGnpLgk4vhnrID5g2dqK5NC-GrkKjVFGs-sMK4RL33NGW5Xs/s1600/2011+April+13+DSC_0531.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Eiffel Tower Carousel</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />There are many Belle Epoque carrousels around Paris.  Each carrousel has unique details setting it apart from the others.  As you can tell from the ceiling of this one, the theme is<i> le cirque.</i><br /><br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful weekend and hope that if you are in Paris<br />you will find a carrousel and take a ride.  You are forever young on a carrousel.<br /><br /><br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">bon weekend</span></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></i><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></i><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></i><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75007, Paris</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel

Eiffel Tower Carousel There are many Belle Epoque carrousels around Paris.  Each carrousel has unique details setting it apart from the othe...

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Le Carrousel de Nogent

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pEVjZYuxIEw5QjpPfEajGtIDQB7pM7GKzqGC_Ua5ru8tWezxmtAW7W5YcBBXCbDCBg8HjFwfTG6p9QZiyIAm5w8XGeAVpEigH0pmxzURcAm6vXZGcJShaq_-N9RlmhNCTIWPgrQ03MM/s1600/2010+June+19+DSC_0815cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pEVjZYuxIEw5QjpPfEajGtIDQB7pM7GKzqGC_Ua5ru8tWezxmtAW7W5YcBBXCbDCBg8HjFwfTG6p9QZiyIAm5w8XGeAVpEigH0pmxzURcAm6vXZGcJShaq_-N9RlmhNCTIWPgrQ03MM/s1600/2010+June+19+DSC_0815cropped.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Le Carrousel de Nogent</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The carousel is protected from the elements by the glass windows.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">It is nice to see that they have chairs for the adults, </div><div style="text-align: center;">well... for the adults who do not ride.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Le Carrousel de Nogent</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Nogent Sur Marne, just beyond Bois de Vincennes</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span></i></div>

Le Carrousel de Nogent

Le Carrousel de Nogent The carousel is protected from the elements by the glass windows.   It is nice to see that they have chairs for the a...

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Parc des Buttes Chaumont - le carrousel

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBij0oPLvc_YIRXbz2sAnlxPkrE8cmbgrhnlIiFAVkk75o-UE4TZLnrMLU8p4-39eF0x4LG_dBAeL7PU68oAatEoZD2MQ5qcvktmh8Sg1x0gZSvbg6YZ199l1nJmEn26M-3pDZ85Z5N3g/s1600/2013+May+19+0519_286DSC_4534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBij0oPLvc_YIRXbz2sAnlxPkrE8cmbgrhnlIiFAVkk75o-UE4TZLnrMLU8p4-39eF0x4LG_dBAeL7PU68oAatEoZD2MQ5qcvktmh8Sg1x0gZSvbg6YZ199l1nJmEn26M-3pDZ85Z5N3g/s1600/2013+May+19+0519_286DSC_4534.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Carousel in Parc des Buttes Chaumont</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was only on my third visit to this park </div><div style="text-align: center;">that I discovered the petite, colorful carousel.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">The top makes me think of le Petit Prince </div><div style="text-align: center;">with its stars, moon, and rocket ship.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The rides are over-sized rabbits, cats, and other animals, </div><div style="text-align: center;">along with a rocket and a fire truck.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The park itself is beautiful, particularly in the spring, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but has a checkered past.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">It is close to Gibet de Montfaucon, </div><div style="text-align: center;">a notorious site where criminals were hanged </div><div style="text-align: center;">and their bodies put on display </div><div style="text-align: center;">from the 13th century until mid-18th century.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After the French Revolution it became a refuse dump, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and then a spot for cutting up horse carcasses.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">Baron Haussmann chose this site for a new park </div><div style="text-align: center;">for the rapidly growing population of the 19th and 20th arrondissements.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Work began in 1864 and the park was opened on April 1, 1867.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">To see the park today one would never imagine its nefarious history.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Parc des Buttes Chaumont</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75019, Paris</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Métros Buttes Chaumont et Botzaris</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Parc des Buttes Chaumont - le carrousel

Carousel in Parc des Buttes Chaumont It was only on my third visit to this park  that I discovered the petite, colorful carousel.   The top ...

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Carrousel XXXVIII

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mGd-sWH5truyGX8mgJCJLCFdO8dnSi0eXONcW6qHeV4alZBzTwJ77-9m_05bAv5lnfXuylVXhXS6bnD3GUPuQTWabHkFnPISd3U6B-JEgR5AmdEHuSQzJAqc6Pu4XpOGwYmJnOByQ5E/s1600/2013+Nov14+Paris+_20131114+061+DSC_8727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mGd-sWH5truyGX8mgJCJLCFdO8dnSi0eXONcW6qHeV4alZBzTwJ77-9m_05bAv5lnfXuylVXhXS6bnD3GUPuQTWabHkFnPISd3U6B-JEgR5AmdEHuSQzJAqc6Pu4XpOGwYmJnOByQ5E/s1600/2013+Nov14+Paris+_20131114+061+DSC_8727.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hôtel de Ville</div><div style="text-align: center;">le carrousel</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The proper name for the carousel, as you may be able to read, </div><div style="text-align: center;">is "Carrousel, la Belle Épouque," </div><div style="text-align: center;">but even without a label its double-decker elegance </div><div style="text-align: center;">and unique crown are recognizable.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">The rides are painted with the finesse of a fine artist.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The night scene with an outline of lights </div><div style="text-align: center;">around the Belle Époque carousel are worth a visit, too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">le carrousel</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hôtel de Ville</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75004, Paris</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">  </div>

Carrousel XXXVIII

Hôtel de Ville le carrousel The proper name for the carousel, as you may be able to read,  is "Carrousel, la Belle Épouque,"  but ...

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Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel - le zèbre en colère

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKUjKd6Rf1whkEJelFqFzplhrR_y5XFck_RWP9de9o_GcTm1oHdFnoCrt8F24GZgcpRuvA-DARDMmuTKUwvKZm5oCN3P0pBuHmOSveprtjShnvfcS05T59kV0IPJl8SvyntOQrn_eNRU/s1600/2013+Nov22+Paris+_20131122+776+DSC_3456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKUjKd6Rf1whkEJelFqFzplhrR_y5XFck_RWP9de9o_GcTm1oHdFnoCrt8F24GZgcpRuvA-DARDMmuTKUwvKZm5oCN3P0pBuHmOSveprtjShnvfcS05T59kV0IPJl8SvyntOQrn_eNRU/s640/2013+Nov22+Paris+_20131122+776+DSC_3456.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The angry zebra!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This carousel which sits in the evening's golden glow </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">of la Tour Eiffel is one of my favorites.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Many of the horses have pedals and a bicycle wheel.  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Even the parents can pedal from the sidelines </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">in this renewable energy carousel.  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The zebra looks none too happy about it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Quai Branley</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75005, Paris</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel - le zèbre en colère

The angry zebra! This carousel which sits in the evening's golden glow  of la Tour Eiffel is one of my favorites. Many of the horses hav...

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Carrousel Vénitien - un cheval sauvage

<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90442945@N06/9661189582/" title="2011 1108 DSC_0997 by Genie Paris, on Flickr"><img alt="2011 1108 DSC_0997" height="800" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3724/9661189582_feae9c142c_c.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Carrousel Vénitien du XVIIIè Siècle</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A wild horse</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The animated expressions of the horses on the Carrousel Vénitien </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">give a wild and colorful appearance </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">to this merry-go-round sitting at the foot of Sacré Coeur.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Carrousel Vénitien du XVIIIème Siècle</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Square Louise Michel</i></span><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i> </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>6, place Saint-Pierre</i></span><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i> </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Montmartre</i></span><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i> </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>75018, Paris</i></span></div>

Carrousel Vénitien - un cheval sauvage

Carrousel Vénitien du XVIIIè Siècle A wild horse The animated expressions of the horses on the Carrousel Vénitien  give a wild and colorful ...

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Carrousel de Trocadero - carrousel XXXV

<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90442945@N06/9525666701/" title="2012 Mar 29 Paris_024DSC_4707 by Genie Paris, on Flickr"><img alt="2012 Mar 29 Paris_024DSC_4707" height="800" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2885/9525666701_cb0cb132fa_c.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Carrousel de Trocadero</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The carrousel is beautiful</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">but pales in comparison </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">to the princess upon her throne</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Carrousel de Trocadero</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Place du Trocadéro</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75016, Paris</em></span></div>

Carrousel de Trocadero - carrousel XXXV

Carrousel de Trocadero The carrousel is beautiful but pales in comparison  to the princess upon her throne Carrousel de Trocadero Place du T...

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Carrousel Jules Verne - Parc de Monceau

<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90442945@N06/9489030007/" title="2012 Oct 7 Sunday_38DSC_8994 by Genie Paris, on Flickr"><img alt="2012 Oct 7 Sunday_38DSC_8994" height="800" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/9489030007_e921fe01bb_c.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Carrousel Jules Verne</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are carousels at every turn in Paris, and I am not even sure how many.  For me there are about five favorites but I have a list of ones yet to visit.  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Carrousel Jules Verne is a relatively new addition to Parc de Monceau (autumn 2011).  The colorful, petite merry-go-round is a highlight for the children of the neighborhood.  On weekends every ride is taken, and during the week the mamans and nannies gather with the young children.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Carrousel Jules Verne</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Parc de Monceau</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75008, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Joining Paulita's <a href="http://paulita-ponderings.blogspot.com/2013/08/dreaming-of-france-bonjour-40.html" target="_blank">Dreaming of France</a> meme</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">check it out</span></i></div>

Carrousel Jules Verne - Parc de Monceau

Carrousel Jules Verne There are carousels at every turn in Paris, and I am not even sure how many.  For me there are about five favorites bu...

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Dodo Manège - Carrousel XXXIII

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEEcS1aAe3ihBbrhQfqCet2R-cLO9V8h5k7jprtbJjsj-YyJ2TMbCDY0rwNk42_9k6XoAoTdThbVVgnUBZNTFhUx37eWci9IGa958fcv0JgLix9-YgmBnPKMgw-MSZAQj2zI-rqFQfE5U/s1600/2013+0523+Thurs_149DSC_6365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEEcS1aAe3ihBbrhQfqCet2R-cLO9V8h5k7jprtbJjsj-YyJ2TMbCDY0rwNk42_9k6XoAoTdThbVVgnUBZNTFhUx37eWci9IGa958fcv0JgLix9-YgmBnPKMgw-MSZAQj2zI-rqFQfE5U/s640/2013+0523+Thurs_149DSC_6365.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"Dodo Manège"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Carousel in Jardin des Plantes</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Wrapped in tarp this carousel hides its animal-rides </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">created to reflect extinct and endangered species.  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Jardin des Plantes is filled with treasures </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and this carrousel is but one.  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">On weekend afternoons in good weather </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">you will find many families enjoying this charming carrousel.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">To see the carrousel "revealed" look <a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2010/07/dodo-manege-un-carrousel.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dodo Manège</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Carrousel, Jardin des Plantes</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">(near Gare d'Austerlitz entrance)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75005, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Dodo Manège - Carrousel XXXIII

"Dodo Manège" Carousel in Jardin des Plantes Wrapped in tarp this carousel hides its animal-rides  created to reflect extinct and ...

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Le Carrousel et la Tour Eiffel

<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90442945@N06/9379364847/" title="2012 Mar 29 Paris_045DSC_4728 by Genie Paris, on Flickr"><img alt="2012 Mar 29 Paris_045DSC_4728" height="800" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5461/9379364847_139e100d3c_c.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">le carrousel de la Tour Eiffel</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">On a sunny day in Paris you can ride (pedal) a painted pony </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and catch a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower with every rotation.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="fr"><span class="hps">La Tour Eiffel et Le Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="fr"><span class="hps">Quai Branley </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="fr"><span class="hps">75007, Paris</span></span></i></div></div>

Le Carrousel et la Tour Eiffel

le carrousel de la Tour Eiffel On a sunny day in Paris you can ride (pedal) a painted pony  and catch a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower with eve...

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