Paris may not be as green a city as London or Portland when it comes to total surface areas reserved for parks and gardens, but […]
Paris’ Promenade Plantée: An Enchanting Walk on a Defunct Railway
Parks and Gardens
The Jardin d’Acclimatation, Paris’ Old-World Amusement Park
An idyllic “garden” designed especially for kids, the Jardin d’Acclimatation was Paris’ first amusement park, opened by the Emperor Napoleon III in 1860 at the sprawling Bois de Boulogne. The 49-acre […]
Most Beautiful Parks & Gardens in Paris (and a Bit of History)
Compared to London, Madrid, and other European capitals, Paris isn’t an especially “green” city. Only 9.5% of the capital is currently consecrated to parks and […]
Inspiring Urban Farms & Community Gardens to Explore in Paris
Paris has a lot going for it, but if there’s one thing lacking, it’s space. The need to squeeze, adjust and think creatively not only […]
Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris: Walking Paths & Famous Graves
Montparnasse Cemetery, opened in 1824, sits on a site that was once occupied by three farms– in what was then a rural, sleepy corner of […]
The Palais Royal in Paris: A Haven From the Crowds
It may be just a few hundred feet away from the Louvre, the buzzing epicenter of tourism in the French capital. It may house a […]
Best Places for Picnics in Paris, From Parks to Riverbanks
Like they do with pretty much everything else, Parisians make a true art of the spring or summer picnic. It’s not just a quick meal […]
Why Paris’ Quirky Parc de la Villette is Worth a Visit
One place in Paris where you aren’t likely to see as many tourists wandering around? The sprawling, quirky, modern complex in the far northeast known […]
