Welcome to the 2nd of our 3 part series on the neighborhood of Bastille in Paris. If you missed our first episode, you can watch it on our YouTube channel:
If you head a little south-east past Gare de Lyon you’ll reach the Bercy Stadium (boulevard de Bercy) , a large sports complex and concert venue. Covered by steps and diagonal slabs of grass, this is a favorite hang out for many skateboarders.
It’s hard to miss the ultra-modern design of the Cinémathèque Francaise (51 rue de Bercy). In the Cinémathèque there is a cool museum on the history of cinema and a movie theater which host retrospectives on film legends, both past and present.
Continue walking through the gardens to the Cour Saint Emilion. Little known by tourists, the buildings of the Cour Saint Emilion were once warehouses for wine. The Cour Saint Emilion has been restored and converted into lively cafes and shops. At the end you’ll find one of the largest movie complexes of Paris.
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For all of you bookworms out there, cross the river to the west from the Cour Saint Emilion and you’ll come to the massive Francois Mitterand Library, the National Library of France.
If you’re in Paris in the summer, grab your swimsuit and head to the Piscine Joséphine Baker. It’s a floating swimming pool just next to the François Mitterand Library.
Explore the Jardin des Plantes. This vast and charming botanic garden is the perfect place to stroll, sit back with a good book or find inspiration for your garden back home.
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Of course, there’s a lot more to see and do here. If you have any other pointers or advice on the Bastille area, be sure to share them with us in the comments box below.
We hope to see you soon enjoying a book at a Paris library or taking a swim in the pool!
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