Paris is inaugurating a new tramway this weekend. It is the first tramway in the city in about 70 years, and it will replace a bus line. The tram runs through 3 arrondissements, the 13th, 14th and 15th. It is about 5 miles in length and is expected to service about 100,000 passengers per day, roughly twice the number of people who took the bus each day.
In addition, there will be an exhibition of 9 pieces of contemporary art to be seen along the length of the tramway. These pieces were done by well know international contemporary artists.
Tramways have been gaining popularity in recent years in French cities. In Strasbourg, for example, a new tramway system was completed several years ago. It’s a bit confusing at first for tourists, but once you understand which tram to take and how to buy tickets, etc., it is a very good means of getting from one spot to another in the city.
I'd like to point out as well that Linda Ballenberger of Beaux Voyages, who is also an accomplished artist, has launched a new web site which makes her hand painted silk scarves available. You can visit the site here: Hand Painted Silk Scarf
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