with replicas of the painted cupola of the cathedral of Cahors and an apartment from Le Corbusier’s Cité radieuse. Models, videos and drawings complete the collections. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions. Palais de Chaillot. 1 place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre (16th). M Trocadéro.o 01 58 51 52 00. Daily: 11am-7pm, except Tues, 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. Thurs: open until 9pm. Permanent collections/full rate: €8. Temporary exhibitions/full rate: €9. Permanent collections + temporary exhibitions/full rate: €12. www.citedelarchitecture.fr 2 Musée de l’Homme Trocadéro Situated in the Passy wing of the Palais de Chaillot, the museum takes an exciting and informed look at ourselves, our history and From the Trocadéro esplanade, enjoy unri- our future. The spectacular 2,500 m² Galerie valled and memorable views of the Eiffel de l’Homme, at the heart of the museum, Tower: the esplanade is a perfect place for showcases the permanent collections — taking photos. It is also the location of the among the richest in the world in terms of Palais de Chaillot, constructed in 1937 for the anthropology and palaeontology. Before leav- Universal Exposition. It consists of two pavil- ing, stop to admire the glass roof, by Davioud, ions in a neoclassical style that house three a vestige of the former palace of 1878! large museums, a restaurant and a theatre. Palais de Chaillot. 17 place du Trocadéro The surrounding Jardins du Trocadéro are a et du 11 Novembre (16th). M Trocadéro.o vast green space (over 90,000 m), created2 01 44 05 72 72. Daily: 10am-6pm, except at the same time as the Palais de Chaillot. Tues, 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. Permanent Enjoy the views, the peace and quiet of this collections/full rate: €10. Permanent green oasis and watch acrobatic skaters collections + temporary exhibition/full rate: perfect their skills on the sloped pathways €12. www.museedelhomme.fr alongside the ponds. The middle of the garden is the site of the impressive War- saw Fountain and its twenty water cannons. When they are turned on, the sight is a truly magical one, day or night. Look out for the two delightful English gardens crossed by an artificial stream. 16th. M Trocadéro.o around 3 Aquarium de Paris – Cinéaqua Trocadéro Return to the Jardins du Trocadéro and a relaxing change of scene. In an area of 3,500 m², discover 43 tanks, more than 10,000 fish and invertebrates, 32 sharks, 1Cité de l’Architecture a touch pool and plenty of fun interactive & du Patrimoine activities.On Saturday, you can visit the Housed in the Palais de Chaillot, the Cité aquarium at night. de l’Architecture & du Patrimoine presents 5 av. Albert de Mun (16th). M Trocadéro.o patrimonial treasures and French archi- 01 40 69 23 23. Daily: 10am-7pm. Sat: night tecture from the Middle Ages to the pres- opening 7pm-10pm. Closed 14 July. Daytime ent day. The reproduction of the portal of visit/full rate: €20.50. Night ticket/full rate: Chartres cathedral is presented together €27.90. www.cineaqua.com WEST PARIS 37