Chas. W. Jarrett-Knott

“ Continuing along the road exactly opposite to this Avenue, a few slight turns to the left will bring the visitor at once to the borders of the lakes, the great attraction of the wood. The first of these lakes, which are fed by the Artesian well of Passy, is 3.600 feet in length and 750 broad, and encompasses two islands, connected by a rustic wooden bridge, and occupying together an extent of 2,400 feet. Here, art and taste have combined to charm the eye with the most picturesque scenery. ”

“ This superb avenue, of which the engraving, page 79, will convey some idea of its beauty, its a scene of the greatest animation, in all seasons of the year, swarming with pedestrians and equipages of all kinds. From about two to five o'clock every day it is a dazzling and ever-changing scene of continuous movement, caused by the passing of Parisian Society to and from the Bois de Boulogne (corresponding with Hyde Park, in London) . ”

“ Still the same rush of vehicles, cavaliers, lady equestrians, rich men and beautiful women thronging the Avenue, taking the fresh air after dinnier; but the evening the pedestrians are in the majority. Then, during the summer, the café-concerts on either side open their doors to the public, presenting a most brilliant spectacle.
Leaving .the Place de la Concorde, pass between the two « chevaux de Marly » (Marly horses) two remarkable groups by Couslou, and follow the grand avenue, dominated by the Arc de Triomphe. ”

“ The whole ground, may be taken in at one glance from the elegant balustrade skirting a portion of the new boulevard, and affording a splendid view of the whole country around. To our right we see in a deep ravine the railway round Paris passing through the park, where it disappears into the tunnel. ”

“ A wide and magnificent avenue opens before you at the entrance, to your right are the Offices, to the left, the winter garden.
Walk straight on, then direct your steps to the right, to the Salle d'Exposition Florale and the Museum of hunting aud fishing, a collection of traps and objects used in the capture of animals. The Hothouse and Museum communicate with the galleries of the permanent exhibition, where are the produce of several great Parisian industries. ”

“ In Paris for ten, six or even five francs a day a good room may be had near the avenue de l'Opéra or the Bourse.
Besides, the traveller may be reminded that in Paris he enjoys the most complete liberty, that is to say that he can, in certain hotels, take his meals outside without having the price of his room augmented. In order to be really comfortable it is best to write in advance to some
known establishment or to present yourself on our part, our Guide in hand, to one of the hotels that we recommend. ”

“ The Tuileries Garden is bisected throughout its entire lengthby a broadavenue extending from the site of the ancient palace to the Place de la Concorde. At each end is a large circular basin.
These Gardens are open to the public throughout the year. They comprise two large enclosures laid out in flower-beds, with two groves of chesnut, elm, plane and lime trees, skirting the principal avenue down to the Porte du Pont Tournant. Flights of steps and inclined paths lead up to the terrace overlooking the Place de la Concord. There are many fine statues scattered about the Tuileries Gardens. ”

“ Where can such a crowd be found, such a class of people, such toilettes ? Everyone would answer : Go lo the Bois, between 4 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, or on a raceday, when the Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, preceding and leading to the Bois, is crowded with equipages, equestrians and foot passengers. ”

“ If you are several persons together, the most economical way to visit the Bois is in a carriage and it is always the most agreeable.
The Bois de Boulogne, outside the Paris fortifications and comprising a surface of 873 hectares, bears the name of a neighbouring suburb. Before 1789 its trees were decaying with age. The Revolution in part cleared it ; whatever was then spared was felled in 1814, to make palissades against the approach of the allied armies. In July, 1815, after the capitulation, the English under Wellington encamped here. ”

“ Annually, on ascension day, a procession is held in honour of the sacred tunic, and every day at one o'clock the bells of the church are rung in memory of the hour at which the sacred relic was left there by Charlemagne.
After visiting Argenteuil, strangers would do well to continue their journey to Orgemont, about 15 minutes from Argenteuil on foot. The Moulin d'Orgemont is situated on a platform at the summit of a mount about 450 feet in height, from which point a magnificent view may be had of Paris and the course of the Seine from Saint-Cloud to Saint-Germain. ”

“ Advice. - Do not go well dressed or with a tall hat as the tock-urokers are not so orderly as we are accustomed to see in London, in fact, some unfortunate visitors get very roughly handled, especially if foreigners. One should make up a party of 5 or 6 gentlemen before intruding into the stock-brokers' sanctuary.
The Bourse contains two admirable imitations of bas-reliefs representing the opening of the Bourse by Charles X. and France receiving tribute from the five parts of the earth, the Union of Commerce, Sciences and Arts, and the principal towns of France. ”

“ After leaving the palace, visit the beautiful parc, and, if time permits, make an excursion into the forest.
FONTAINEBLEAU. — The palace and town of Fontainebleau are distant from Paris about 2 hours by rail on the Lyons Railway. In the centre of the place Centrale, to the left of the Grande Vue, stands a bronze statue of General Damesme, who fell in the insurrection of 1848. The chief attractions of Fontainebleau, however, are its palace, unrivalled for magnificence, and its picturesque forest. The palace is open to the public every day from 11 to 4; and the garden and park are open all day. ”

“ SQUARES * PLACES + MONUMENTS Paris contains many squares; well-kept and ornamented with statuary, flowers, fountains, lawns and trees. They are open to the public all day.
SQUARE DU TEMPLE. — The square du Temple, occupies the ancient site of the Temple Tower, so sadly celebrated as the place of captivity of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. It has a superficial area af 7,200 square metres. The plantations of evergreens are divided into sixteen plots by gravel paths, and in the centre a miniature cascade escaping from an artificial rock, feeds a small lake. ”

“ YOU ARE IN THE HEART OF PARIS About three o'clock, take a hackney carriage by the hour, telling the coachman to take you to the Bastille by the grand boulevards, returning by the rue Saint-Antoine, rue de Rivoli, avenue Victoria, place du Chatelet, quai de la Megisserie, rue du Louvre, rue Etienne-Marcel, place des Victoires, rue.des Petits-Champs, and the rue Vivienne. Here passing the Bourse you will return to your- point of departure on the boulevard Montmartre. ”

“ One can be obtained from your hotel or from a livery stable at from 3 francs per hour, or taken in the street, 2 place carriages 2.50 the hour, 4 seats, 2.75 the hour. If you discharge your carriage outside the fortifications of Paris, an indemnity of 1 franc must be given to a cabman taken iu the street or 2 francs if from a livery stable. If, however, you keep the carriage and return home in same the price remains at so much per hour.
Another way to get to the Bois de Boulogne is by Rail, from the gare St.-Lazare. Trains leave every 15 minutes. Book for Avenue du Bois de Boulogne. ”

“ The Hot houses of Paris are situated 115, avenue Henri-Martin, near the parc de la MueLte and the entrance to the Bois de Boulogne. They may be visited every day from 1 to 5, or 6 in summer, with tickets for which application should be made to the Service des Travaux à l'Hôtel de Ville.
These houses contain plants used to ornament the gardens and squares of Paris. They cover an area of 7000 metres; amongst them those containing the palms and camelias are upwards of 12 metres in height. ”

“ Before us we perceive the principal feature of the park: a lofty island cut out of the natural rock and surrounded by a fine sheet of water. The height of this solitary rock is upwards of 6ff feet: it ends in a peak.
crowned with a belvidere of tasteful architecture commanding an excellent view of a large portion of the metropolis, and called the Temple of the Sibyl. This island is accessible on one side by a stone bridge, and on another by a suspension-bridge supported by rustic piers. In the valley is a delightful
grotto, the interior .of which sparkles with stalactites and stalagmites. ”

“ One comes, and one will always come, to Paris, for there is only one Paris in the world. To see Paris is the desire of all foreigners, of everyone from the provinces, and the newly married couples wish to spend their honeymoons there.Where can we find a town more seductive, with more attractions and pleasures? ”

“ PARIS IN ONE DAY I do not wish to imply that Paris can be properly seen in one day, but, for persons having only that length of time nt their disposal, a good glance may be had at the city by following these instructions : Rise early, have your breakfast (petit dejeuner) at your hotel and be at the place du PalaisRoyal at 9 o'clock.
On Foot. Turning your back to the Palais-Royal, the Louvre Stores on the left and the Louvre Palace in front, follow the rue de Rivoli to the right as far as the rue de Rohan. ”

“ The panels are sculptured ; those above the doors representing the attributes of Science. The Salon, the panels of which represent the four seasons, and which also contains four splendid Mirrors ; two small boudoirs and the study of Marie Antoinette.
A suite of corridors leads us to the Salle de Bains of Napoleon I., in which we see medallions of views of France and foreign countries, alternately decorated with trophies, then the Chambre a coucher of the great Emperon Second Floor. ”

“ Pupils are admitted between the ages of 15 and 25. An annual competition takes place for the Grand prix de Rome : the successful candidates, who need not be pupils of the school, but must be French subjects, and not older than 25, are sent to Rome and maintained there at the expense of the Government for four years (engravers for three) . An exhibition cf the works of the students here, as well as of those sent by the students at Rome, takes place every year in September. ”

“ On this monument Gambetta i, represented standing up, his head slightly bent back, the right arm held forward, as, with an energetic gesture he shows his fellow-citizens the path of duty and honour. At his feet the defenders of the country are protected by a figure of the Guardian angel of France who is collecting together and rallying her disorganized army. On the socle beneath are four bronze statues representing Truth, Strength, Liberty, and Equality. ”

“ THE LUXEMBOURG MUSEUM, known formerly under the name of the museum of conteniporeun artists and which was formerly in the Luxembourg palace, occupies, at present, the ancient orangery of the Luxembourg gardens, to which several new buildings have been added.
Situated on the right side of the Seine, it is open every day to the public (excepting Monday) ; in the summer from 9 to 5, winter 10 to 4 ; Sundays and holidays all the year round from 10 to 4.
Entrance by the gate in the rue de Vaugirard, facing the rue Ferou. ”

“ Paris is, by rough calculation, about 260 miles from London which distance must be covered by the voyager in three stages. First, the railway journey to the Channel, then the Crossing thereof, and finally, another railway journey to destination. The Channel is a notoriously fickle expanse of water, its calmness or commotion having very little to do with the land conditions on either side, but depending upon the state of the sea beyond. Sometimes it is smooth as a mill-pond and at others most dangerous. ”

“ If you receive a registered letter addressed to any Poste reslante Office in France, where you happen not to be well known, and cannot produce your passport, no entreaties will enable you to obtain possession of that letter. Students who wish to enter the Ecole des Beaux-Arts.
to read at the Bibliothèque nationale, or to copy in the public art galleries, for instance, must be provided with a passport. ”

“ IMPORTANT AND FASHIONABLE HEALTH RESORTS In issuing the following short list of important and fashionable watering- places and health resorts, we wish to inform our readers that we intend in our next Edition to publish a concise Epitome of the health resorts and baths of Europe and North Africa We shall try to make our Epitome in the next Edition of the Paris Artistic as complete as possible, and the mistakes so commonly made by people going to unsuitable places, may in the future be avoided by a little care and attention. ”

“ Every object in the Louvre is distinctly labelled. Visit to the galleries of the 1st floor.
Itinerary. Having arrived under the clock of the Pavillon Sully, enter the Louvre and leaving the Museum of antiquities to the left ascend the staircase Henri II, leading to the 1st floor : Museum of Paintings. There you will enter, by a green door, the « Musée La Caze».
Musée La Gaze. '- This museum contains a rich and beautiful collection of 275 paintings of different schools, generously given by M. Louis La Caze on condition that the collection should not be dispersed. ”