261 bd Raspail (14th). M Raspail.o 7 Parc André Citroën 01 42 18 56 50. Daily: 11am-8pm, except A huge green space in Paris that opens Mon, 1 Jan, 25 Dec and between exhibitions. directly onto the Seine, this park offers fine Tues: open until 10pm. Full rate: €10.50. views of the river. It is divided into three www.fondationcartier.com themed sections. Visitors can admire dozens of exotic trees and rare plants, two enormous 4Catacombes de Paris glasshouses, and enjoy lots of other surprises, Access to the Catacombes is via the Place such as the Ballon de Paris Generali (tethered Denfert-Rochereau, recognizable by its hot-air balloon) which rises up to 150 metres. huge statue of a lion, a replica of the Lion 2 rue Cauchy (15th). M Javel – Andréo de Belfort. This ossuary was named the Cat- Citroën. www.paris.fr acombes in reference to those of Rome. In their underground passageways and lab- yrinths lie the remains of some six million Parisians. 1 av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy (14th). M Denfert-Rochereau.o 01 43 22 47 63. Daily: 10am-8.30pm, except Mon and on certain public holidays. Full rate (on-site): €13. Joint ticket Catacombes + Archaeological Crypt/full rate (on-site): €17. plus… www.catacombes.paris.fr 5Musée de la Libération de Paris – Jardin Atlantique Musée du Général Leclerc – Situated above the Gare Montparnasse, Musée Jean Moulin this garden is a green haven and the per- This historical museum reopens its doors fect spot to recharge your batteries before on the occasion of the 75th anniversary boarding yourtrain. of the Liberation of Paris, on a completely Place des Cinq Martyrs du Lycée Buffon renovated heritage site, at Place Denfert- (15th). M Montparnasse – Bienvenüe.o Rochereau. Jean Moulin lived nearby; Colo- Access by lifts or stairs. www.paris.fr nel Rol-Tanguy, regional head of the FFI, had set up his command post underground here; Institut Giacometti General Leclerc was to cross the square Alberto Giacometti’s workshop has been when he entered the capital on 25 August reconstructed in a charming art deco hôtel 1944. The permanent collection and tem- particulier in the Montparnasse district. Fur- porary exhibitions tell the story of the Sec- niture, personal objects, walls painted by the ond World War in a completely redesigned artist and works (some of which have never chronological and didactic visit. before been exhibited) bear witness to the Pavillon Ledoux. Place Denfert-Rochereau artist’s activity. The place also shows tem- (14th). M Denfert-Rochereau.o 01 40 64 39 44. porary exhibitions. www.museesleclercmoulin.paris.fr 5 rue Victor Schœlcher (14th). M Raspail.o 01 44 54 52 44. Visits by appointment online 6Parc Georges Brassens only. www.fondation-giacometti.fr This charming park is an ideal spot for a pleasant and relaxing stroll with its gentle DID YOU KNOW? slopes, its river, little bridge, belvedere, vine- yard and beehives. Parents bring their chil- Between Montparnasse and Mont- dren to have fun on the swings, or to enjoy souris, take your time! Explore the 14th the pony rides and puppet theatre. arrondissement via a themed itinerary 2 place Jacques Marette (15th). (architecture, nature, village atmos- M Convention.o www.paris.fr phere, etc.). See PARISINFO.com for more information. IN AND AROUND MONTPARNASSE 69