intheareaof MUSÉE NATIONAL DE CÉRAMIQUE DE SÈVRES LA SEINE MUSICALE PARC DÉPARTEMENTAL DE L’ÎLE SAINT-GERMAIN In addition to its vast lawns and wooded areas, this 21-hectare park with remarkable fauna and flora has delightful themed gar- dens: the lavender garden, the ‘unexpected gardens’, the garden of discoveries, with Unique in Europe, the ceramic factory has an ecological pond and organic vegetable been conserving and passing on its exper- garden … The park also has children’s play tise since the 18th century. Its collections areas, and places for sport and recreation. include pieces from all countries and all At the northern tip of the island stands the periods, including contemporary works. Tour aux Figures by Jean Dubuffet, a monu- 2 place de la Manufacture. 92310 Sèvres. mental sculpture created between 1985 and M Pont de Sèvres.o 01 46 29 22 00. 1988. The astonishing monument reopens Daily: 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm, except Tues, after restoration work, allowing the public 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. Atelier visits by to discover it … from the inside! appointment. Permanent collections + 170 quai de Stalingrad. 92130 Issy-les- temporary exhibition/full rate: €8. Moulineaux. RER C Issy – Val de Seine. www.sevresciteceramique.fr Visit to the Tour auxFigures (by appointment only)/full rate: €8. www.hauts-de-seine.fr MUSÉE RODIN – MEUDON In a peaceful green setting, the Villa des Bril- lants was a workplace and especially home to Rodin. A careful reconstruction enables visitors to experience the atmosphere of the artist’s house and see in particular sketches and casts of his greatest works (The Gates of Hell, The Burghers of Calais). The tomb of Rodin is located in front of the villa. 19 av. Auguste Rodin. 92190 Meudon. MUSÉE DÉPARTEMENTAL ALBERT KAHN RER C Meudon – Val Fleury, then bus 169. To illustrate his ideal of Universal Peace, the 01 41 14 35 00. Fri to Sun: 1pm-6pm. banker and philanthropist Albert Kahn laid Closed 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. out the garden of his dreams and built up Full rate: €5. www.musee-rodin.fr a unique collection of some one hundred hours of films and 72,000 autochromes cre- DOMAINE NATIONAL DE SAINT-CLOUD ated between 1909 and 1931. The museum, This estate, whose chateau burned down (in currently undergoing renovation under the 1870), offers 460 hectares of greenery, reg- direction of architect Kengo Kuma, will reo- istered on the historic monuments list and pen in 2021. The park is open to the public; its labelled ‘Remarkable Garden’, and spectac- harmonious ensemble of gardens in different ular views of Paris. Each year, it is the setting styles (French, English, Japanese, etc.) reflect for major events. the diversity of the world dear to Albert Kahn. 92210 Saint-Cloud. M Boulogne – Pont deo 1 rue des Abondances. 92100 Boulogne- Saint-Cloud, Pont de Sèvres. 01 41 12 02 95. Billancourt. M Boulogne – Pont de Saint-Cloud.o Daily. May to Aug: 7.30am-9.50pm. March, Apr, 01 55 19 28 00. Visit of the garden: daily, Sept and Oct: 7.30am-8.50pm. Nov to Feb: 7.30am- 11am-6pm (7pm from May to Sept), except 7.50pm. Free for pedestrians. Cars: €5.50. Mon, public holidays and from 24 Dec to 1 Jan. www.domaine-saint-cloud.fr Full rate: €4. http://albert-kahn. hauts-de-seine.fr 52| WEST PARIS