![]() Le Chemin de Fer de La Petite Ceinture de Paris Mirroir US : http://www.research.digital.com/PRL/people/patat/art/pc/start.html The Petite Ceinture, understand the small circular railway line which once circulated all around Paris, was built under Napoleon III, in the period of great constructions (including the opening of the Opera Avenue. Millions of people have travelled on this circular line, as a complement to the Metro, before came the express train (RER). The last part of the line, between Pont Cardinet and La Muette was definitively closed 10 years ago. The nature rapidly took advantage of disapearance of men, invading stations, rail, tunnels... providing a real green curiosity in town. 32 kilometers are left to an unconstructible zone, circular to Paris, promised to demolition. Close from this place, pay a visit also to Rue Watt, as well threatened by demolition plans.
By a rainy day, leaning out of the window (Though I know in four languages
that it is completely forbidden!), I can now feel the brakes being slowly
unlocked. In a splendid move, the old train in which I am standing into
is slowly moving out of the Gare de Lyon. ![]() Promenade sur la Petite Ceinture de Paris...
Voir
aussi: La petite
ceinture de Paris, un serveur de André Quintanar
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