Paris has so many hidden parks and gardens (in addition, of course, to the not-hidden-at-all destination gardens and parks!). This is one I had seen on a map but never visited.
Jardin Anne-Frank is located in a high-traffic, hectic, noisy area (buses, cars, motorcycles, emergency vehicles, sirens, tourists) just across rue Rambuteau from the Centre Georges Pompidou. Just head down a short passage-way right at the Rambuteau Métro station, and suddenly you’re in another world. No crowds. Only distant sounds. Today the blooming trees were FULL of bees, the city workers were painting benches and watering flower beds, perennials were emerging, some junior high age boys were hanging out, a couple kids were on the playground equipment, I was just soaking it all in & catching some rays. Sanity regained.
Peace amid chaos. What a beautiful way to remember Anne Frank.
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| the entrance to the garden is just down this passageway; Pompidou is across the street |
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| playground |
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| over my head - you probably can't see it, but it was full of bees! |
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| hanging out |
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