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The Best Outdoor Pursuits in Paris

Jardin des Tuileries in Paris
Jardin des Tuileries in Paris
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  • The best gardens: It’s hard to choose between the grand geometry of the Tuileries, the relaxed elegance of the Jardin du Luxembourg, or the colorful palette of Giverny.

  • The best parks: The Bois de Boulogne, has lakes, gardens, and even a small amusement park (the Jardin d’Acclimatation) for your rambling pleasure. The Bois de Vincennes may not have an amusement park, but it does have a medieval castle, the Château de Vincennes, complete with ramparts and a keep, as well as the Parc Floral and the smartly refurbished Parc Zoologique de Paris.

  • The best primrose promenade: The Promenade Plantée (now called Coulée verte René-Dumont) must be the world’s skinniest garden: Being set atop a former train viaduct, you can stroll among the flowers and greenery from the Place de la Bastille all the way to the Bois de Vincennes.