THE GREEN STREAM : LA COULEE VERTE
 
Ever dreamt of a "stretch of greenery" lying above the city's
roof tops. Joggers, nature lovers, peace seekers, your dream has come
true and this dream has a name: "La coulée verte"(greeway).
This unexpected and suspended walkway runs from the Bastille to the Bois
de Vincennes, and reaches its peak at the Parc Reuilly!
 
"La coulée Verte", a former rail line, lies atop of
a cluster of workshops located in the arches of the viaduct. Beneath the
rose bushes, under the growing grass, are furniture designers, glass blowers,
framers... How incredible!
Like a breath of fresh air crossing and overlooking the city streets,
this open air corridor is three kilometers long. come for a stroll and
discover this pathway where the pavement gives way to nature.
Metro : Bastille (line 1 - 5 - 8 )
SAINT MARTIN CANAL : LE CANAL SAINT MARTIN
Alongside its pavement and its peaceful green waters, the Canal Saint
Martin crosses Paris from Jaurés to Bastille. Notice the numerous
docks as they unravel your fabulous destiny… Ah…Amelie Poulain,
romantic strolls, sinking dead bodies… The Canal Saint Martin is
filled with legends; Captions as thick as its waters...And that's probably
what makes the place so charming
 
Refered to by many poets, this mythical land will captivate your soul
with its quiet waters coliding gently with the sun, the wind, and the
ricochets.Standing on the bridge, looking above this green lady, obstinated
with the idea of unraveling her night secrets. For that to happen, you'll
have to wait for the canal to be dried out ( done anually)…a big
project(the market is open: cars, washing machines, dead bodies)! In spite
of being surrounded by two busy streeets and thanks to the unique atmosphere
on the shores of the canal, you will forget you're even in Paris.
Le Canal saint martin
Metro : Jaurès (line 2 - 5 - 7 )
THE GEORGES BRASSENS PARK : LE PARC GEORGES BRASSENS
 
A park made for your 5 senses!
Listen : to the running river rolling against the rocks; to the silly
billy breaking all sound barriers with his squeaky voice.
Look : at the colors, the flowers, at the visitors, at the art work! At
the statues like the one representing Georges Brassens which was made
by André Greck
Touch : the little bridge made out of wood, the grass, the tree bark,
and even more startling, the aromatic plants found in the garden
Smell : perfumes on the loose! Honeysuckles, jasmines, roses !
Taste : That's the catch: This place doesn't have a fruit garden …
In order to keep all your senses working, make sure you fill up your pick
nick basket before you enter these premises
Metro : Convention ou Porte de Vanves
Open hours: 8:00 A.M on weekdays/ 9:00 A.M on weekends
Closing Hours: between 5:30 A.M and 9:30 A.M depending on the season |
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