Two things we are trying to do on this trip is to go slower than past trip and see new things and Les Pavillons de Bercy fit the second part of this thought. Located in an old wine warehouse in the 12th arrondissement it is home to the Musée des Arts Forains founded by Jean-Paul Favand, an actor and antique collector. He was denied a state-sponsored museum for this collection and decided to create a place where he could keep it together and fund it by renting the local out for special occasions. A collection of Belle-Epoque and forain (fair) antiques it is truly one of the most unique places we have visited. Better you can ride the carousels and play some of the games. The guides are (self-proclaimed) comedians this was an entertaining visit. Recommended.
Wooden horses at at the entrance.
Rail tracks the Les Pavillons de Bercy.
Another tour guide challenged our group Jets vs Sharks ala West Side Story.
Jet vs an uninterested Shark…
Merry go round in Les Salons Venitiens.
The tour waiting for the automats to sing on queue from the Doge.
Barrel Organ that played music from the Belle-Epoque.
Wooden Horse Carousel
More modern world decoration.
The Bicycle Carousel
Our guide gave the group a safety briefing before riding the carousel.
Trust me the Bicycle Carousel moved and would not be allowed in the United States.
The entrance to Le Théatre du Merveilleux.
Inside Le Théatre du Merveilleux.
Game Play
Inside Le Théatre du Merveilleux.