2月 2012
France in 3D
Visit “la France en relief”,a unique exhibition held at Paris till 17th February 2012 in the immense nave of the Grand Palais. 16 scale models from the Musée des Plans-Reliefs (Museum of Scale Models) are exhibited and allow the public to discover the evolution of cities and urbanism over time.
The visit takes you to various cities: Luxembourg, Strasbourg or Grenoble through1:600 scale models. The model of Cherbourgalone covers 160 square metres!
This exhibition strives to depict the upheavals experienced by France during the course of the last few centuries, with the help of a cartography accompanying the collection exhibited. Thus, it allows the visitors to get a bird’s eye view the fortified towns, as they existed two centuries ago and to imagine themselves there.
Interactive multimedia displays and an innovative exhibition design allow the visitors to explore every detail of these extraordinary models.
An exhibition to be viewed without delay.
“La France en relief”, masterpieces of the collection of scale models, from Louis XIV to Napoleon III.
Grand Palais, avenue Winston-Churchill (8th arrondissement)
From 10 am to 8 pm, except Tuesday. Friday till 10 pm.
For more information:www.lafranceenrelief.fr
Credits photos:
Saint-Omer
11-553957
Paris, musée des Plans-Reliefs
(C) RMN - © René-Gabriel Ojéda
Plan-relief de la ville de Saint-Omer
Brest
11-553943
Paris, musée des Plans-Reliefs
(C) RMN - © René-Gabriel Ojéda
Plan-relief de la ville de Brest
Légende : Vue de la ville depuis le sud-ouest
Grenoble
11-556073
Paris, musée des Plans-Reliefs
(C) RMN / Stéphane Maréchalle / René-Gabriel Ojéda
Plan-relief de la ville de Grenoble
Briançon
11-553955
Paris, musée des Plans-Reliefs
(C) RMN - © René-Gabriel Ojéda
Plan-relief de la ville de Briançon
Légende : Vue depuis l'ouest, avec à gauche la ville de Briançon, et à droite le fort des Têtes
Luxembourg
11-556063
Paris, musée des Plans-Reliefs
(C) RMN - © Stéphane Maréchalle / René-Gabriel Ojéda
Plan-relief de la ville de Luxembourg
Légende : Vue de la ville depuis le nord
