3Fondation Cartier 6 Parc André Citroën pour l’Art Contemporain Designed by Jean Nouvel, this glass building welcomes large exhibitions of contempo- rary art, debates and the Nomadic Nights. Alldomains of creation are represented: photography, painting, video and installa- tion art, sculpture, etc. End your visit with an agreeable stroll in the garden. 261 bd Raspail (14th). M Raspail.o 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 enor- mous glasshouses, and enjoy lots of other surprises, such as the Ballon de Paris Gener- ali (tethered hot-air balloon) which rises up to 150 metres. 2 rue Cauchy (15th). M Javel – André Citroën.o plus… 4Catacombes de Paris Access to the Catacombs is via the Place Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson Denfert-Rochereau, recognizable by its This foundation, which moves to the Marais huge statue of a lion, a replica of the Lion in autumn 2018, houses the collections of de Belfort. This ossuary was named the Cat- the photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson and acombes in reference to those of Rome. In his wife Martine Franck. their underground passageways and lab- 2 imp. Lebouis (14th). M Gaîté.o yrinths lie the remains of some six million In Oct 2018, the foundation is moving to Parisians. As you exit, walk on a little further 79 rue des Archives (3rd). 01 56 80 27 00. to see the distinctive facade of the Observ- www.henricartierbresson.org atoire de Paris. 1 av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy (14th). Jardin Atlantique M Denfert-Rochereau.o 01 43 22 47 63. Situated above the Gare Montparnasse, Daily: 10am-8.30pm, except Mon and on this garden is a green haven and the per- certain public holidays. Full rate (on-site): fect spot to recharge your batteries before €13. Joint ticket Catacombes + Archaeological boarding your train. Crypt/full rate (on-site): €17. Place des Cinq Martyrs du Lycée Buffon www.catacombes.paris.fr (15th). M Montparnasse – Bienvenüe.o 5Parc Georges Brassens Access by lifts or stairs. 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- In the lovely little street known as the dren to have fun on the swings, or to enjoy Cité Bauer, stop in front of number 19 the pony rides and puppet theatre. A large to admire the fine wood and wrought market for second-hand books is held every iron gates of art nouveau inspiration. weekend in the covered market. Designed by artist Alexandre Mezei, their 2 place Jacques Marette (15th). originality lies in two heart features (one M Convention.o small, one large). IN AND AROUND MONTPARNASSE 69