La Grande pagode

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La Pagoda Paris, is an imposing Chinese-style red pagoda situated in an elegant, discreetly wealthy part of the 8 th arrondissement, not far from the beautiful Parc Monceau. The original Louis Philippe-era hotel particulier. Return to Route de la Tourelle and cycle past the Paris-Vincennes racecourse to your left. Continue along Route de la Ferme until you come to the École Du Breuil on your right.

It was originally a h ôtel particulier, constructed in 1880 in the Louis Philippe style of classic 19 th century Haussmann buildings. But by the 20 th century, things were changing. In 1903 a wealthy art dealer named Ching Tsai Loo moved to Paris. He had galleries in New York and Paris supplying American museums with Chinese artefacts—these activities earned him widespread criticism for removing culturally valuable artworks from China and selling them to the West.The Bois de Vincennes – a ‘green lung’ in the eastern section of Paris– is a great place for a leisurely cycle ride. Starting from the Porte Dorée (metro line 8, tram 3a), one of the 17 gateways built into the 19th-century Thiers wall, you will come to a 995-hectare expanse of woodland. The Bois was a royal hunting ground until the Revolution and subsequently used for other purposes, such as an artillery academy, before being developed, in the late 19th century, into the largest public park in Paris. The Parc Floral is the biggest park in Paris. Whatever the season, there is always something of interest in this 28-hectare expanse, from the cherry trees in flower in spring to the park’s 420 dahlia varieties in late summer. It’s perfect for a family outing: you can have a picnic by the lake next to the Valley of Flowers, explore the butterfly garden and admire the amazing bonsai collection. Kids can play mini-golf or take part in the ‘Balade insolite’, an educational treasure hunt in the midst of nature. The Parc Floral also has an excellent cultural programme, hosting the Pestacles children’s festival, the Paris Jazz Festival and the Classique au vert classical music festival, plus such as Nature et Vinsand the Animal Expo. The Pagoda has become a point of cultural exchange between Western and Eastern art with exhibitions of work from both new and emerging artists whose cultural roots are in China and the Asia Pacific region. Exterior details of the Pagoda. It’s located in one of the two remaining buildings from the Exposition Coloniale de 1931, designed by the architect Louis-Hippolyte Boileau as the Pavilion de Cameroun. The original Pavilion de Togo at the 1931 Exposition. N 02°24′54″E / 48.82861°N 2.41500°E / 48.82861; 2.41500 The pagode of the bois de Vincennes. The large Buddha of the pagode de Vincennes

This building actually evoking a pagoda was built in 1896, designed by architect Alexandre Marcel, on behalf of the leader of Bon Marché. The three Paris Pagodas are as visually startling, unexpected delights today as they were when first created. The Paris Zoo is known for its landmark, the Grand Rocher (an artificial mountain). The zoo re-opened a few years ago after being entirely renovated to create the best possible habitat for its 2,000 animal specimens (180 different species). They are now grouped into five biozones (Patagonia, Savannah/Sahel, Europe, Guyana and Madagascar) recreating five different ecosystems. Founded in 1860, the zoo was initially part of the Menagerie at the Jardin des Plantes and devoted to the scientific study of animal behaviour. After the 1931 Colonial Exhibition, it opened as a place where the general public could come to admire the collection of ‘exotic animals’. Today, the zoo with its semi-cylindrical greenhouse and 4,000 m² of waterfalls is a popular attraction. The Paris zoo is open daily from 9.30am to 8.30pm from 1 May to 31 August, with late openings (from 9pm to 1am) every Thursday from June to mid-August. There are quite a few famous attractions in downtown Paris, such as Le Marais, Notre Dame Cathedral. For short trips in Paris, Palais des Congres de Paris, Stade Roland Garros, Disneyland Paris are all good options. You can also visit top-rated attractions like Palais Garnier, Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower. Commercial areas like Val d'Europe, Le Bon Marche, La Vallee Village are ideal places to buy souvenirs.The second article will tell the tale of the Pagoda Paris (or the Red Pagoda), an imposing, Chinese-style pagoda located in the upper-class 8th arrondissement.

Everything was going smoothly until the diplomats decided to have a closer inspection of the building. They didn’t like what they saw and promptly terminated the lease. The sumptuous interior features fine architectural details including elaborate Shanxi lacquer panels in thematic rooms such as the Salle Indienne, the Salle Cavaliers and the Petit Salon Porcelaine. The Petit Salon Porcelaine. After two years dark again La Pagode reopened, the exterior towers of the roof are covered with plastic sheets to avoid leaks and scaffolding was erected in the main auditorium to hold the highly decorative ceiling which is covered with plastic sheeting. Major works of renovation are needed but the future is more secure and I hope this renovation will be possible. This is one of the more interesting movie theatres in Paris. In the final outcome, the case was adjudicated in favor of the owner and Ètoile had to vacate. La Pagode closed its doors in November 2015 “for renovations.”Alors que la nasse jetée sur le pays se referme, toutes les pièces en jeu se déplacent pour défendre leur pouvoir et leurs privilèges. Un livre disparaît de la circulation. Un ministre est victime de chantage. Et un homme est retrouvé mort sur une plage de Sintra… The Pagode de Vincennes is used by Buddhist schools of the Parisian region and has no religious leader. The pagoda is a place of common worship; it shelters the biggest Buddha of Europe, covered with gold leaf and measuring, including its seat, more than 9 meters high. The Pagode hosts relics of the historical Buddha since 2008. Sheep, cows, rabbits, goats, poultry, a kitchen garden, an orchard – the Ferme de Paris is a proper working farm, all-organic to boot. Conceived as a vast experiment in urban farming, it uses methods such as permaculture and sustainable grazing. It teaches visitors of all ages about everyday life on a farm.

A crowd on the street watches as Amandine, escorted by her ebullient husband, arrives at the pagoda in a carriage, her eyes covered with a silk scarf. He dramatically whisks the scarf away and for a long moment Amandine is indeed frozen breathless. When she recovers, she shrieks enthusiastically, showers kisses on her husband, then runs toward the Pagoda to discover and take charge of her new playhouse. Monsieur Morin couldn’t be happier. Known as La Grande Pagode, or the Pagode du Vincennes, the third Paris pagoda is a hidden gem on the edge of lac Daumesnil in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes. The original Pavilion de Cameroun at the 1931 Exposition. It was converted into the Pagode, a 400-seat cinema opening on 31st March 1931 with Jose Crespo in “En cada puerto un amor” (One Mad Kiss) presented in its Spanish version. A projection booth was built at the rear side of the building and beautiful glass windows on the side-walls were darkened by simple wood panels. An additional building constructed on a part of the garden was used as the lobby. The pagoda is only open to the public from April to October for special teachings and for Buddhist holidays such as the Fête du Buddhisme in May. The most popular event is the Himalayan and Tibetan Festival, also called the festival of the Tibetan Cultures, in September. Interior of the Kagyu-Dzong Buddhist Temple. The conquest of Saigon in 1859 by Admiral Rigault de Genouilly and the ensuing spread of French influence through Indochina and Cambodia was the first colonial success of the Second Empire. To commemorate the achievement the admiral, having become minister of the Navy, presented Empress Eugénie in 1867 with this luxuriously bound album of photographs entitled "Cochinchine et Cambodge." Comprising twenty-six images of Indochina and twenty-one of Cambodia, the album includes fifteen views of the ruins of Angkor. The photographs were made by M. Gsell, a Frenchman stationed in Saigon, of whom nothing more is yet known except that in June 1866 he accompanied the naval captain Doudart de Lagrée on a scientific mission along the Mekong River. The mission began with a photographic survey of Angkor.It was a venue for both the 1900 Summer Olympics and the 1931 Colonial Exhibition, of which a vestige remains at the starting point of this route: a bronze statue of Athena, personifying France bringing peace and prosperity to her colonies. Woodland, lakes, a tropical garden, a working farm, a zoo and theatres … the Bois de Vincennes has much to offer! The Grande Pagode de Vincennes is the headquarters of the International Buddhist Institute. Located in the wooden structures built for the 1931 Colonial Exhibition’s Togo and Cameroon pavilions, it has a 9-metre-high Buddha (the highest of its kind in Europe), some historical relics and many books on Buddhism. It is open to the public during the Buddhist festival in May and the Tibet festival in September. For those traveling for business and tourism, Charles de Gaulle Airport (Roissy Airport) is the preferred choice when visiting Paris. It's easy to reach Paris. The city can be reached by plane, train, and car. Couvrant environ 110,000 mètres carrés, la fontaine musicale située au nord de la place de la grande pagode des Oies Sauvages est la plus grande d’Asie. Le spectacle possède le plus de bancs, la plus longue ceinture de lumière et le plus important complexe acoustique du monde.