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From Porte Molitor to the Muette district
The walk begins in front of the Lycée Jean de la Fontaine, located at 1 Place de la Porte Molitor. Admire this 1930s building designed by architect Charles Héraud with its magnificent clock.
As you head towards the Stade Jean Bouin, you'll see the setting of the "temple of rugby" designed by Rudy Ricciotti, whose delicate concrete curves and lacework are reminiscent of those of the Mucem in Marseille.
At 24 Rue Nungesser et Coli, Le Corbusier's apartment-studio is revealed. In this building with its entirely glass facade, the architect applied the concepts of his "free plan." A must-see manifesto for architecture enthusiasts, who will also discover a breathtaking 360° view of Rudy Ricciotti's work from the rooftop terrace.
A few steps away, the former Molitor swimming pool, transformed into a hotel, looms with its iconic yellow facade. Upon entering this Art Deco gem, you'll discover the famous pools and ultramarine blue cabins decorated by street artists.
Free guided tours are offered every Saturday to discover all the secrets of this legendary place.
Opposite the hotel is the Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil, with its historic blue-green cast iron greenhouses by Jean-Camille Formigé and its new Roland Garros tennis court, built under a modern glass roof surrounded by tropical greenhouses.
Further on, the Square des poètes is worth a visit: the verses of some forty poets are engraved on steles scattered along the paths.
Leaving the square, pass by the Auteuil racecourse and the beautiful Auteuil Brasserie, then head up Boulevard Beauséjour. At number 73, you'll discover the former home-studio of Breton sculptor René Quillivic, guarded by two statues (Woman from Ploaré and Woman from Audierne), and the Goncourt brothers' house at number 53, known as "the attic," which now houses the Writers' House.
Another option: take the "nature" path of the Petite Ceinture, a green alley that starts from Boulevard Beauséjour and leads to the
Ranelagh Garden. The Marmottan Museum, a Guignol theater, pony rides, a bandstand... this garden, which retains its old-world charm, is one of the most beautiful in Paris.
