St. Patrick's Day, and even Paris is going green. Yes, the famed Moulin Rouge, for the next two days, will be the Moulin Vert. Okaaay.
But I like to reflect on some of the other greened spaces in Paris. The Jardin Atlantique is a favorite example: a space created above the steelyard of train tracks outside the Gare Montparnasse in 1994, which has been converted to a green-space for all to enjoy. Plants, trees, and outdoor spaces, all at the doorstep of a major train station.
Ah, a fine sampling of lush green grass to enjoy at le Jardin Atlantique while waiting for the TGV... er, when it is not the season of pelouses interdites.
Thought I tried my hardest, I never understood pelouses interdites. That's no fun. Grass is made to be frolicked or napping in, not for staring at!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand pelouses interdites either and I'm French! I remember the groundskeeper had a hard time with us kids when we were young.
ReplyDeleteLe Moulin Vert, c'est parfair pour boire de l'absinthe!
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