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Palais de la Porte Dorée

Housed in an amazing Art Deco building, purpose-built for the 1931 Colonial Exhibition, featuring an elaborate frieze across the front facade that depicts the achievement of French overseas territories. It houses an Aquarium and an Immigration Museum. The aquarium can be seen in about an hour and is popular with families with small children.

Address: 293 avenue Daumesnil
Getting there: Métro: Porte Dorée

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Picpus Cemetery
Cimetière de Picpus
A must for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution. This small cemetery includes three mass graves from the French Revolution, plus a section that includes many of France's most noble families that lost members during the French Revolution and consequently have a continuing right to be buried there. In the farthest right hand corner is the tomb of General Lafayette, the friend and fellow soldier of George Washington. Beside him is his beloved wife plus other members of her family, the de Noailles, who were almost completely wiped out during the French Revolution because of their closeness to the Court. Since 1834 the American flag has apparently flown continuously over his grave, even during the German occupation of Paris during World War II. Well worthy of a visit.
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Bercy Village
For a taste of the French countryside, a visit to Bercy Village brings to life the spirit of market shopping inside Paris.
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The Frog at Bercy Village
Popular English brew-pub with a French twist. Open terrace at each end. Check the beer menu for current selection of beers brewed on the premises. Interesting range of snacks and more filling dishes.
Sun–Thu 10:00–00:00; Fri Sat 10:00–02:00
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Parc de Bercy
Between the River Seine and the rail yards attached to Gare de Lyon and Gare de Bercy is a green space which would seem pretty huge if the 12th weren't also the home of the Bois de Vincennes. The park is a good place to hang out waiting for the line to form for sporting events and concerts at AccorHotels Arena.