Today I spent some time up in a newish area of Paris, on the Left Bank, near the Bibliotheque national de France. The library comprises four large buildings that are like open books - here are two.
An apt name for a local restaurant.
Bright art work in the area.
An undulating footbridge, named in honour of Simone de Beauvoir, connects to the right bank.
Along the Seine are a lot of boats that double as restaurants and nightclubs. On the bank, the seating is very seaside-like.
Just across the river is the Parc de Bercy. It is just beautiful. I sat for a while and read here. There are wisteria arbours,
a rose garden with scores of rose varieties and a plan showing where they are, vines, walks - gorgeous. There's an impressive stepped fountain in the centre of these stairs.
At the top is an installation of 21 sculptures, called "Children of the World". Here are some.
I watched some roller bladers, skateboarders and BMX riders on the under cover track. Old boards and shoes were thrown over the girders.
The Palais Omnisport Paris-Bercy has massive grassed walls.
Speaking of grass - yay!! - I finally had some time on my
balcon!!
After all that sightseeing I really enjoyed time on the balcony with you.
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