FOOD AND TRAVEL Vacations

Visit the Scary Carnival Museum, Paris

musee des arts forains
Written by Gary

In the past, I never really loved carnivals. Every year the Bay County Fair would come to my hometown. Every year I would go with my friends, basically because there is nothing else to do when you are 12 years old. Every year I would throw up all over the place, and vow to never go again. I rinsed and repeated so many times I should have a contract with Vidal Sassoon.

For this reason, I was instantly attracted to the Musée des Arts Forains, or museum of carnival attractions, in Paris.

musee des arts forains

The museum is a collection of vintage carnival rides from 1850 to 1950. Opened in 1996, the Musée des Arts Forains showcases the private collection of Jeal-Paul Favand, and includes wooden carousels, fair stalls, an several carnival attractions that you can actually ride, such as a carousel powered by bicycles.

The museum is only open to private reservations or seasonal tours, but if you are into this kind of shit, or just want to spend a nostalgic Paris afternoon reminiscing about all the times you vomited in your youth, the Musée des Arts Forains might be worth a look.

musee des arts forains

 

musee des arts forains

musee des arts forains

musee des arts forains

 

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Gary

Gary is the gay guy that every girl wants to be, and every guy wants to be with (Mostly because he can't get pregnant). He is based in Manhattan, but loves traveling to exotic new people, and sleeping with interesting new places. He is an adventurous writer, digital artist, and game designer that will try almost anything if it makes a good story.
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