A Tribute to Exploration: The Buste Hommage Samuel Champlain

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start by heading towards Paris on the A1 motorway from any location in Picardy. Once you reach Paris, follow signs for the Périphérique (ring road). Take the exit for Porte Maillot and follow Avenue de la Grande Armée. Continue onto Avenue Charles de Gaulle, then take a left onto Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The Buste Hommage Samuel Champlain will be on your right at 1 Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris. Be prepared for potential parking fees in the area, as street parking can be limited.

• Train

  For those using public transportation, start by taking a train from your nearest train station in Picardy to Gare du Nord in Paris. Trains like the TER or Intercity can take you there. Once at Gare du Nord, transfer to the Metro Line 4 towards Mairie de Montrouge and get off at Châtelet. From Châtelet, transfer to Line 1 towards La Défense and get off at the Franklin D. Roosevelt station. Exit the station and walk along Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt; the Buste Hommage Samuel Champlain is located a short distance away at 1 Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris.

• Bus

  If you prefer bus travel, you can take a regional bus from various towns in Picardy to Paris. Look for services that operate to Paris, such as those from Amiens or Beauvais. Once in Paris, you can use local buses (like line 73 or 42) or the Metro to reach the Franklin D. Roosevelt station. After getting off at the station, walk along Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt to reach the Buste Hommage Samuel Champlain at 1 Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris. Keep in mind that there may be a small fare for the bus, depending on your starting point.