Whether you are picnicking, studying, reading
newspapers, jogging or writing blog posts (like us) visit one of the amazing Parisian parks and let your senses do the rest.
1. The Buttes Chaumont (Chaumont Hills)
It's the fifth largest park in
Paris and in our opinion the most interesting one. You will have a feeling like
you're somewhere in the mountains or in some wild jungle. The park is situated
just in the middle of the lake and it has beautiful panoramic view over Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur.
What to know?
Don't miss
another masterpiece made by Gustave Eiffel – the engineer who created the
Eiffel Tower: the 65m long metallic bridge that leads to the “Temple de la
Sibylle”, built in 1869 by architect Gabriel Davioud.
After checking all the ‘must sees’ in the
park, enjoy the refreshment at the Rosa Bonheur. It is a popular café inside
the park. There is high
probability that you will wait in the line, so we recommend you to just grab a
bottle of wine to drink outside while you wait.
2.
Jardin de Luxemburg (Luxemburg Garden)
In the 17th century, the Queen of France, Marie de
Médicis, decided to make her permanent residence and the Italian garden of her
dreams in this park. So, probably that is the reason why this park is so
wonderful, full of flowers, statues, tennis and other sport courts,
playgrounds, puppet theaters, etc.
There is a large fountain in front of the Palais
du Luxembourg, popular as Senate, where children can play with toy boats.
What to know?
In this park there is a copy of the small Statue of
Liberty, made by French sculptor Bartholdi. He made smaller models of the
statue before creating the big one, which became one of the symbols of New York
City. So, the copy of small statue is in Jardin de Luxemburg and the original is
in the Musée d’Orsay.
The Musée du Luxembourg is a temporary exhibition
space and it usually has free entrance.
3.
Jardin des Tuileries (Tuileries Garden)
It was the first royal garden open to the public
in 1667. Now it is the most visited garden in Paris, because it is situated
just between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde, in the heart of Paris – its
first arrondissement.
What to
know?
The Jeu de Paume gallery and the Musée de l'Orangerie can also be found
in this park.
Just
between the Louvre and the eastern gate of the Tuileries Gardens there is small
version of the Arc de Triomphe.
There is seasonal amusement park, which is held every summer (July-August) in
this beautiful garden. The entrance is free of charge and you need to pay only
for rides and attractions.
4. Parc
de Belleville
It is
the highest park in Paris, situated in 20th arrondissement, just between the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
(our first choice) and the Père Lachaise Cemetery. It offers one of the most
wonderful panoramic views of the city.
What to know?
Belleville has an open air theatre and in this park
there are a lot of different activities during the summer.
5. Jardin du Palais Royale (Garden of the Palais
Royal)
It is another garden, which is situated in the
heart of Paris, very near to Jardin des Tuileries. It is the only garden in
Paris classified as “Remarkable Garden” by the French Ministry of Culture. Jardin
du Palais Royale is recognized by a double-row of trees that runs along both
sides of the park and provides the most cooling outdoor shade during the summer
sunny days. Perfect hidden oasis in the center of the center of Paris!
What to know?
On the entrance of the park, there is the place
called Cour d’honneur, where you can find 260 black and white striped octagonal
columns of unequal height. There you can take some wonderful pictures! ;)
We recommend you to visit small cute café Kitsune
(especially on a sunny days) to try delicious ice-creams and different types of
coffees.
A &
J
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