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Viaduc des Arts

Avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris, France
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Ranked #346 of 534 attractions in Paris
3.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: These arches over the avenue Daumesnil tower over a block of interesting shops.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

You have to be in the mood for this. This is old aquaducts that were repurposed and made into art galleries and shops. It's pretty nice. There were also cool cafes alongside for hanging out, and the promenade that runs atop it is really nice for walking along. It's a neat thing they did with these rather than tearing them... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2011
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We visited two days ago for the first time in a few years. Neglect and graffiti have taken their toll. Sad. And the original artisinal tenant scheme is no longer in place. The city of Paris is not taking care of things. What Paris needs is a wm. Bratton and broken window policing to make the potential of Paris come... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2008
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Spent 1.5 hours walking from the beautiful Notre Dame and back to see this place. I visited on a Wed so maybe it was "itself" but what I found was a bunch of pretty boaring retail furnishing outlets. I was expecting something a little more "artisan village" style. My mistake but I wouldnt bother with the place unless you are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2005
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This once partially disused and misused viaduct was transformed by the state into a serries of artisan shops, restuarants, and exhibit spaces. Hats, instrument repairs, asian tchotchkies,, lunch---plain or fancy...all gathered in this very pleasant space on Dumesnil just behind Gare de Lyon. And to top all of that, a mile loong garden above!! How it has grown since its... More

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