7Musée de la Vie Romantique – 9 Parc Clichy-Batignolles – Hôtel Scheffer-Renan Martin Luther King This park is popular with walkers, families and sporty types. Once fully completed, its surface area will be 10 hectares! The park has been laid out according to three differ- ent themes: the seasons, sport and water. In summer and winter, it is an ideal place to walk and to observe the changing veg- etation. There are several play areas and The house of the painter Ary Scheffer, built large spaces where sports can be practiced. in 1830 in the Nouvelle Athènes area of Paris, Water is everywhere throughout the park: is now a charming museum devoted to the the green beach, the pond and the square Romantic period. Part of its collections are with its jets of water. dedicated to George Sand, including por- 147 rue Cardinet (17th). M Brochant.o traits, furniture and jewellery. The museum www.paris.fr also features works by Ary Scheffer and his contemporaries, such as Eugène Delacroix. For a truly relaxing experience, enjoy after- noon tea in the tea room, located in the idyl- lic gardens of the museum. 16 rue Chaptal (9th). Mo Pigalle. 01 55 31 95 67. Daily: 10am-6pm, except Mon and on certain public holidays. Permanent collections free. Charge for 10Square des Batignolles temporary exhibitions. A few steps away from the Parc Martin Luther http://museevieromantique.paris.fr King is another not-to-be-missed green 8Paris – Saint-Ouen Flea Market space in the 17th arrondissement: the Square des Batignolles, with its grotto, waterfall, river and pond. The spot is an ideal starting point from which to explore the surrounding neigh- bourhood. Les Batignolles, with their bustling shopping streets (Rue des Dames, Rue de Lévis, etc.), the church, covered market and organic market provide the area with a pleas- ant atmosphere and a special charm. 144 bis rue Cardinet (17th). M Brochant.o This flea market accounts for more than www.paris.fr 1,000 antique and second-hand goods deal- ers across 15 markets and the surrounding 11Chapelle Expiatoire streets. Marché Dauphine is appreciated for The history of the chapel is closely connected its eclectic nature. You’ll come across vin- to the monarchy. It was built at the initia- tage fans in the aisles of Marché Malassis and tive of King Louis XVIII as a resting place for enjoy a stroll through Marché Paul Bert Ser- the remains of his brother Louis XVI and his pette. Every year, the unique atmosphere of sister-in-law, Marie-Antoinette. The chapel, in this flea market and the quality of its wares a peaceful garden, is built in the neoclassical attract millions of visitors. A great place to style with architectural references to antiq- hunt for antique furniture, ceramics, bronzes, uity, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. vinyl records and other unusual objects! 29 rue Pasquier (8th). M Saint-Lazare.o 93400 Saint-Ouen. M Garibaldi, Porteo 01 42 65 35 80. Apr to Sept: Tues to Sat, 10am- de Clignancourt. 01 55 876 750. 12.30pm and 1.30pm-6.30pm. Oct to March: Flea Market open on Sat, Sun and Mon. Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat, 10am-12.30pm and Opening hours vary according to markets. 1.30pm-5pm. Closed 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. www.marcheauxpuces-saintouen.com Full rate: €6. www.chapelle-expiatoire-paris.fr IN AND AROUND MONTMARTRE 51