Paris's Most Beautiful Parks

By The Culture-ist

Take a stroll through these Parisian parks and breathe in the fresh air of the City of Lights.

• Bois de Vincennes

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  Nicknamed 'Paris's lungs', Vincennes is the city's freshest, biggest park with features such as Parc Floral (a botanical garden), an amusement park, a zoo, a farm, and a chateau.

• Jardin du Luxembourg

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  Luxembourg offers activities ideal for kids (and kids-at-heart), including puppet shows, swingboats and a merry-go-round. The monumental and picturesque Fontaine Médicis is a centerpiece of the park.

• Jardin des Plantes

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  Paris's oldest botanical garden (since its inception in 1626) is now host to 10,000+ species of tropical plants, roses and other florals. The [Natural History Museum](http://www.mnhn.fr/fr) is also found on the grounds.

• Parc André Citroën

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  This postmodern park incorporates a hybrid of styles from various cultures into their color-themed gardens. [Ballon Generali](http://www.ballondeparis.com/), a helium balloon, allows visitors to view the Paris skyline from up above.

• Parc de la Villette

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  The contemporary park bridges together greenery (with themed gardens, ranging from Acrobatics to Dragons) and urban architecture (exemplified by [La Géode](http://www.lageode.fr/), a magnificent mirror-finished dome).

• Le Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil

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  A piece of tropical paradise in Paris, Serres d'Auteuil contains glasshouses designated to cultivate exotic plant species and palms, and provide sanctuary for birds and Japanese ornamental carp.

• Jardin des Tuileries

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  The starting point of a marvelous walk from the Louvre to the Champs-Elysées, Tuileries is one of Paris's most visited green spaces, with fountains and statues scattered all over.

• Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

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  This hideaway in Paris has many eye-catching, man-made sights, including a cliff (with the Temple de la Sibylle perched on top), an iron bridge and a 32m high waterfall.

• Parc Montsouris

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  At the southern corner of Paris is this English-styled park with rolling hills and several species of trees and shrubs. Montsouris is an ideal place for walking, jogging, picnicking and relaxing.

• Proménade Plantée

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  The world's first elevated park, Promenade Plantée is a charming place to meander. It's especially beautiful in the spring, bursting with colors from the cherry trees, wildflowers, and plants.