Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Notre-Dame Basilica is a catholic church in the historic district of Old Montreal. On its completion in the mid-19th century, the church was the largest in North America.
Au Sommet Place Ville-Marie
Au Sommet Place Ville-Marie is an observation deck located on the 46th floor of the Place Ville-Marie skyscraper in Downtown Montreal. At 185m, it is the highest observatory in the city. The main deck is fully enclosed with glass but the 44th floor has an outdoor terrace.
Montréal & Québec
Quai d'Orsay (French Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
After the Hôtel de Noirmoutier, I headed to the Quai d’Orsay, where the headquarters of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs are located.
Above, the official entrance during the visit of a head of state.
Hôtel de Noirmoutier
On the second day of the Heritage Day week-end, I went on multiple visits. I started the day at the Hôtel de Noirmoutier, a mansion from the 18th century that now serves as the residence of the Prefect of Paris.
Headquarters of the French Communist Party
The European Heritage Days (Journées Européennes du Patrimoine) take place every year on the 3rd week-end of September. The programme was started in France in 1984 and offers opportunities to visit buildings and sites which are not normally accessible to the public. A lot of monuments are open in Paris and the most popular ones (like the Palais de l’Elysée or the National Assembly building) can get really crowded.
This year, on the first day, I went to visit the headquarters of the French Communist Party, designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer in the 1960’s. The building is located Place du Colonel Fabien, in Paris.
Jardin des Plantes
The Jardin des Plantes is a large botanical garden located in central Paris. It also has a small zoo (Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes).
Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes
The Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes is a small zoo inside the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. It is the second oldest zoological garden in the world.