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Montparnasse Cemetery

What it is: Cimetière du Montparnasse
Where it is: 3, boulevard Edgar Quinet – 14e (map)
When it’s free: Daily
How to get there: Edgar Quinet M8

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Parc Montsouris

What it is: Parc Montsouris
Where it is: 2, rue Gazan – 14e (map)
Entrances – boulevard Jourdan, avenue Reille, rue Gazan, rue de la Cité-Universitaire, rue Nansouty & rue Emile-Deutsch-de-la-Meurthe
When it’s free: Daily
May 1 to August 31
Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM
September 1 to September 31
Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
October 1 to October 25
Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM
How to get there: Glacière M6 or Cité Universitaire RER B

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Singer Polignac Museum

What to see: Musée Singer Polignac 
Centre d’étude de l’expression Hôpital Sainte-Anne
Where it is: Hôpital Sainte-Anne – 1, rue Cabanis – 14e (map)
When it’s free: Journées du patrimoine (Heritage days –  Normally in September)
Wednesday to Monday – 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Closed from December to February
How to get there: Glacière M6

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Saint Anne Museum – History of Psychiatry

What to see: Musée Sainte-Anne
Where it is: Hôpital Sainte-Anne – 1, rue Cabanis, Pavillon L (2nd floor) – 14e (map)
When it’s free: Guided visits
Tuesday and Thursday by appointment
How to get there: Glacière M6

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Gentilly Cemetery

What to see: Cimetière de Gentilly
Where it is: 5, rue Sainte-Helene – 13e (map)
When it’s free: Daily
How to get there: Porte d’Italie M7

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Parc de Choisy

What it is: Parc de Choisy
Where it is: 128, avenue de Choisy – 13e (map)
Entrances – 128-160 avenue de Choisy, rue Georges-Eastman, rue Charles-Moureu & rue du Docteur-Magnan
When it’s free: Daily
May 01 to August 31
Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM
September 1 to September 30
Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
October 1 to October 25
Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM
How to get there: Tolbiac M7 or Olympiades M14

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Parc Kellerman

What it is: Parc Kellerman
Where it is: 19, Rue de la Poterne des peupliers or 7, Boulevard Kellerman – 13e (map)
Entrances – boulevard Kellermann, rue de la Poterne-des-Peupliers, rue Max-Jacob
When it’s free: Daily
May 1 to August 31
Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM
September 1 to September 31
Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
October 1 to October 25
Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM
How to get there: Porte d’Italie M7 or Maison Blanche M7

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Technological Museum of the Firemen of Paris

What to see: Musée technologique de la Brigade des sapeurs-pompiers de Paris
Where it is: 3, rue Darmesteter – 13e (map)
When to see it: By appointment. (Normally for groups.)
How to get there: Porte d’Ivry M7

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Parc Floral

What it is: Parc Floral
Where it is: Route de la Pyramide – 12e (map)
When it’s free: September to June
Daily – 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
How to get there: Château de Vincennes M1 or Vincennes RER A

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Bercy Cemetery

What it is: Cimetière de Bercy
Where it is: 329, rue de Charenton – 12e (map)
When it’s free: Daily
How to get there: Porte de Charenton M8

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