From 26 December to 2 January, the Museum of Fairground Arts promises its visitors a host of surprises: shows, merry-go-rounds and attractions follow one after the other in this magical place, located in the Bercy district of Paris.
This unique museum, dedicated to live performing arts in all its many forms, is even more incredible as visitors can touch the objects they admire and even test out the different attractions on show! They are invited to follow jugglers and musicians and be guided by street acrobats through the museum’s private roads which have been decorated and illuminated.
In each of road, young and old can watch shows, climb on board the merry-go-rounds and even try out the many attractions available.
This discovery which is both fun and educational, is a chance to explore thousands of rare objects including items from antique fairgrounds, as well as accessories for magic shows and the music hallhall.
Is there any better way of celebrating all the magic of the festive season than by walking in wonder and amusement, through the different rooms of this astonishing place?
Museum of Fairground Arts :
- Pavillons de Bercy, 55 Avenue des Terroirs de France – 75012 Paris
- From 26 December to 2 January, 10:00-18:00, without booking
- Metro : line 14, Cour Saint Emilion station
- Further information: Museum of Fairground Arts.
Pictures: Museum of Fairground Arts.
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