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Post by andi on May 25, 2007 13:46:36 GMT -5
I watched a TV program last night that mentioned Bois de Boulogne, the actor talking about it said that it was a "den of eniquity" where all sorts of strange things happened!!! Like men dressed as women sold there wares etc. Hubby googled it afterwards and discovered that it had lots of attractions, a managery, race tracks, amusement park etc........My question is, what is the true story behind this place and is it worth a visit?
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Post by GitteK on May 25, 2007 13:49:50 GMT -5
andi - it is said that after dark you can purchase all sorts of exciting services in the Bois.............. Haven't you ever read the diaries of Anaïs Nin under your duvet with your flashlight on  You can get a glimpse of the Bois after dark in The Da Vinci Code as well. In the daytime it is all bourgeoisie and roses. Buy the DVD "Gigi" a musical from the 50'ties with Maurice Chevalier !! that will paint the picture.... In about 3 weeks I shall be in Paris and I plan to spend a lovely afternoon out in the Bois looking at the rosegarden + renting a bike to get around. Trust me - you WILL hear bout it if someone offers me something out of the ordinary !!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by GitteK on May 25, 2007 14:02:17 GMT -5
in details...........
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Post by annettecinca on May 26, 2007 10:31:55 GMT -5
Gitte, I am sure looking forward to your trip report! How long will you be staying this trip?
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Post by Truffaut on May 26, 2007 13:16:39 GMT -5
After dark, the Boulogne is not really the place to be unless you're a Brazilian transexual prostitute (or looking to hire one). During the day, it's lovely.
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Post by andi on May 26, 2007 14:03:35 GMT -5
Thanks Truffaut, I will keep that one in mind LOL  I will have to re-watch The Davinci Code, I dont recall the scenes. |
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Post by trechic on May 27, 2007 19:08:15 GMT -5
Ohh Gitte!! Anais Nin is STILL under my pillow!! Hahahahahhah!!
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Post by GitteK on May 28, 2007 3:25:35 GMT -5
trechic - I will hurry and exalt you for your fine taste in erotica !
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Post by catherine on May 29, 2007 14:17:07 GMT -5
Hey! We're going to Parc de Bagatelle in the Bois tomorrow! Hoping to see some roses out but with this weird weather this week, who knows!
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Post by GitteK on May 29, 2007 14:31:18 GMT -5
catherine - I look forward to hearing about the roses - AND about how you managed transport to/from central Paris. I plan renting a bike at Jardin d'Acclimatation - if I can find it.
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Post by catherine on Jun 3, 2007 15:56:59 GMT -5
Hi all, if u want to read more on the Bois, go to my live trip report in 'trip report' forum.
Cheers
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hahahha