Paris: the Promenade Plantée
May 26th, 2010, 01:40 PM
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Paris: the Promenade Plantée
I've been promising myself to do something about the much maligned 12th arrondissement, so residential and lacking monuments, so I finally made a report on the Promenade Plantée, one of the nicest walks that you can take anywhere in Paris:
http://tinyurl.com/2vfttn7
http://tinyurl.com/2vfttn7
May 26th, 2010, 03:53 PM
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Great report, as usual, Kerouac.
We took the walk on a nice day a couple of years ago, but obviously did not go far enough. We intended to look at the shops under the arches, but tired feet and hunger got the best of us. Have you seen them, and are they really the artisan workshops that they were originally intended to be?
We took the walk on a nice day a couple of years ago, but obviously did not go far enough. We intended to look at the shops under the arches, but tired feet and hunger got the best of us. Have you seen them, and are they really the artisan workshops that they were originally intended to be?
May 26th, 2010, 05:05 PM
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I know people on this board often say "Why go running when you're on vacation and walking all day?" but I've done just that activity here in the morning. It's great! I obviously did not go far enough either. Next time.
Thanks for the photos.
Thanks for the photos.
May 26th, 2010, 07:57 PM
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You really are the king of helping us discover the 'Undiscovered Paris' !
Thanks once again for taking us on yet another beautiful tour of sights we'd likely never get to visit even if we could.
This takes a lot of energy and time Kerouac, but we are all grateful for your work. I really liked your earlier essays about the cemetary where you friend was buried, then the restaurant one, and your more recent ones about 'green' Paris. Keep up the excellent work.
Merci, et a bien tot,
M.
Thanks once again for taking us on yet another beautiful tour of sights we'd likely never get to visit even if we could.
This takes a lot of energy and time Kerouac, but we are all grateful for your work. I really liked your earlier essays about the cemetary where you friend was buried, then the restaurant one, and your more recent ones about 'green' Paris. Keep up the excellent work.
Merci, et a bien tot,
M.
May 26th, 2010, 11:16 PM
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Love the Promenade plantée - was there a couple of weeks ago and (re)discovered the Jardin de Reuilly, which is absolutely lovely. And you are allowed to picnic on the grass.
There's a great children's playground there too - my toddler had a fabulous time.
There's a great children's playground there too - my toddler had a fabulous time.
May 27th, 2010, 01:07 AM
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Great coverage kerouac. I have some photos taken from the top of the Arc de triomphe of all the people. There were certainly a lot! http://www.parisbyphoto.com/champs/
May 27th, 2010, 08:42 AM
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Great pics.
We stayed near the Gare de Lyon in the afternon in very late September a few years ago. We had a lovely stroll through the promenade. We'll be there again for an afternoon in mid-July & we'll do the stroll again - hopefully the flowers will be in full bloom.
Train Bleu for dinner.
Stu Dudley
We stayed near the Gare de Lyon in the afternon in very late September a few years ago. We had a lovely stroll through the promenade. We'll be there again for an afternoon in mid-July & we'll do the stroll again - hopefully the flowers will be in full bloom.
Train Bleu for dinner.
Stu Dudley
May 27th, 2010, 08:47 AM
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The Promenade Plantee is looking fabulous thanks to your photos Kerouac. I notice you totally ignored any graffitti - unless it's been painted over by now.
I have enjoyed this walk up to the old original station on 2 occassions, but thanks to you we will attempt the next section towards Chateau Vincennes! Many thanks for a really beautiful photo-essay!
I have enjoyed this walk up to the old original station on 2 occassions, but thanks to you we will attempt the next section towards Chateau Vincennes! Many thanks for a really beautiful photo-essay!
May 27th, 2010, 11:00 AM
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There is a bit of graffitti, tod, but not really all that much considering. Mostly tags on the benches.
I am planning a short report on the shops in the arches below the viaduct, but I'll probably just add it to the same thread. Not sure yet.
I am planning a short report on the shops in the arches below the viaduct, but I'll probably just add it to the same thread. Not sure yet.
May 27th, 2010, 11:11 AM
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kerouac-----can you only get on at the beginning and end? About how long is it? Where do you find the entrances? We looked briefly the last time we were in Paris but then got sidetracked. Next time for sure.
May 27th, 2010, 11:28 AM
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Most of the shops under the arches are indeed art stores featuring the work of individual craftspeople, but there are a few commercial stores, too. I'm not sure how the latter managed to squeeze in. It's all a question of money, I guess.
