We saw a bit of the garden a few years ago, while waiting to meet friends 'at the end of line 10' Didn't see too much, as there was major construction all around and we had to keep dodging machinery.

I had no idea what was in the museum, but the combination of garden and photography sounds too good to miss.

I didn't know this garden existed, fascinating photos, thanks very much.

I have been there.

That park is notorious for men exposing themselves to children.

When I was a lad visiting my grandparents, I would ride my bike all over the Bois de Boulogne.

My bike was brown and had a brown 'banana' seat with one of those stick shifters. I LOVED that bike.

Thin

I visited this garden a few years ago and thought it absolutely wonderful. There was a very interesting exhibiton on around the garden as well.

I wrote about it in my trip report that I did at the time and recommended taking a picnic lunch to eat in the grounds on a lovely sunny day!! I still think that is a good idea!!

For any garden lovers it is a must. Thanks for letting people know about it Kerouac.

Schnauzer

Kerpouac, merci for yet another glimpse into your Paris.

My longtime best Parisian friend lived for awhile not too far away in Boulogne-Billancourt and took me there a couple of times. I remember the Japanese garden there as being spectacular. I also think I remember a small museum.

Lovely, Kerouac! It makes me realize I will never live long enough to see all that is in Paris.

Sigh ------------

O O O

I found an old photo of me on my bike.

It was a 1971 Vista.

Yay. I love when I hunt for old photos then find them.

Thin

Once again, a Kerouac photo essay, and a most delightful one at that. As a garden fanatic, yes, I had heard of it, but never could take the time to go to see. Now of course I want to more than ever!!!
Thanks for another education!

However, I must point out that picnics are forbidden in these gardens.

With today's post about the rare stunning color photographs of turn of the century Paris (which came from the Albert Kahn collection), I'm wondering if anyone has been to the Albert Kahn museum lately. Are the color photos of Paris on exhibit? The museum website shows an exhibit on Mongolia which I think are shown in Kerouac's photo essay.

(BTW, Kerouac, thank you for those stunning photographs of the gardens!)

Here's the Fodors link from today that talks about the photos:
http://www.fodors.com/community/europe/color-photos-of-paris-in-the-early-1900s.cfm

and here's the direct link to the color photos that come from the Albert Kahn collection
http://www.paris1914.com/

The museum website says they're currently running an exhibit on Mongolia, and I don't speak French well enough to understand whether the Paris photos are on also on exhibit permanently.

I'd love to see these Paris pictures in person in May. Anyone know?

-Skatterfly

Topping one more time this weekend in hopes that Kerouac or someone else on the ground in Paris might know if those fabulous pictures of 1900's Paris are on permanent display at the Albert Khan museum.

Thanks!

skatterfly,

I looked at the website in both French and English and it isn't too clear to me, either.

I think it's possible while at the museum to access the archive online (FAKIR). The permanent physical exhibit seems to be beautiful antique photographic equipment and some selected images.

I couldn't find information on temporary exhibits after the exhibit on Mongolia.

I would email them. Good luck, it looks wonderful.