Unwind in Paris's green spaces: 2 verified royal parks, botanical gardens, hilltop viewpoints, and riverside promenades. Base yourself in Le Marais (3rd & 4th Arr.) or Saint-Germain-des-Prés & Latin Quarter (5th & 6th Arr.) for easy walking access.
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Dramatic Haussmann-era park built in former gypsum quarries featuring a 30-metre cliffside Temple de la Sibylle, grotto waterfall, and suspension bridge.
Tip: Have sunset drinks at Rosa Bonheur guinguette inside the park.
1 Rue Botzaris, Paris
Splendid 23-hectare palace gardens commissioned by Queen Marie de' Medici in 1612, featuring tree-lined promenades, Medici Fountain, and green vintage garden chairs.
Tip: Pull up a classic green Luxembourg chair near the Medici Fountain to read, or rent a miniature wooden sailboat for the Grand Bassin pond.
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