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 large spaces where sports can be practiced. The house of the painter Ary Scheffer, built Water is everywhere throughout the park: in 1830 in the Nouvelle Athènes area of Paris, the green beach, the pond and the square is now a charming museum devoted to the with its jets of water. Romantic period. Part of its collections are 147 rue Cardinet (17th). M Brochant.o dedicated to George Sand, including por- traits, furniture and jewellery. The museum 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). M Pigalle.o 01 55 31 95 67. Daily: 10am-6pm, except Mon and on certain public holidays. 10Square des Batignolles Permanent collections free. Temporary A few steps away from the Parc Martin Luther exhibitions/full rate: €8. King is another not-to-be-missed green www.museevieromantique.paris.fr space in the 17th arrondissement: the Square 8Puces de Paris – Saint-Ouen 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 11Chapelle Expiatoire 1,700 antique and second-hand goods deal- The history of the chapel is closely connected ers across 15 markets and the surrounding to the monarchy. It was built at the initia- streets. Marché Dauphine is appreciated for tive of King Louis XVIII as a resting place for its eclectic nature. You’ll come across vin- the remains of his brother Louis XVI and his tage fans in the aisles of Marché Malassis and sister-in-law, Marie-Antoinette. The chapel, enjoy a stroll through Marché Paul Bert Ser- in a peaceful garden, is built in the neo- pette. Every year, the unique atmosphere of classical style with architectural refer- this flea market and the quality of its wares ences to antiquity, the Middle Ages and the attracts millions of visitors. A great place to Renaissance. hunt for antique furniture, ceramics, bronzes, 29 rue Pasquier (8th). M Saint-Lazare.o vinyl records and other unusual objects! 01 42 65 35 80. Apr to Sept: Tues to Sat, 10am- 93400 Saint-Ouen. M Garibaldi, Porte deo 12.30pm and 1.30pm-6.30pm. Oct to March: Clignancourt. 01 55 876 750. Sat: 9am-6pm. Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat, 10am-12.30pm and Sun: 10am-6pm. Mon: 11am-5pm. 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