One of the reasons we chose the hotel for our April visit to Paris was the proximity to Le Jardin…read moredu Luxembourg -- the Luxembourg Garden. This is one of my favorite places in Paris. Besides the layout and beauty of the Garden itself, it is a wonderful way to experience the softer side of Paris. Despite April overcast and rainy weather, walking through the Park was uplifting as always. Tulips greeted us when we entered through the Gay-Lussac entrance. Once in the Park, we found more flowers and trees in bloom. Beyond Les Voiliers du Luxembourg -- an octagonal fountain for sail boats at the focal center if the Gaeden -- we walked through a canopy formed by rows of chestnut trees. It was great staying within a few blocks of Le Jardin du Luxembourg and visiting daily.

Quality/Quantity - Huge and good size garden. Many locals here eat (and drink) their lunch…read more Family friendly. The landscaping here is amazing. Well, most of Paris's gardens! I am so impressed I used to do my own landscaping so I know how much work it takes to make gardens look like this! Several small snack kiosks; see my pictures. Ambiance - 25 hectare, beautifully landscaped. There is a French and English part, I did not know and sadly probably would not be able to tell the difference. Rose garden, statues, etc. Kid friendly - A merry go round, slides, play areas, etc. Restaurant, snack kiosks, etc. Service - Self service. Price - The garden is free. I think you have to pay to go into the building. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1612.

Parc de Sceaux absolutely blew me away. I can't believe such a beautiful, open park can be accessed…read morein Paris where it felt like you could really just enjoy nature at its finest. I recently attended a big event hosted in the park and was very impressed with the environment. Well maintained lawn area with fountains and shady paths during hot days... so much of the park was made for a nice walk or a few hours of lounging. I highly recommend bringing snacks and doing a picnic here. This is truly one of the best parks I've ever frequented. The park is easily accessed via train but you'll need to make sure your specific one stops at the station. It's a 15 minute walk from the station and well worth the effort.

Parks are one of the things the French do best and this one's a beaut. A half mile square of…read morecascades and statues and manicured trees. It's just lovely. There's a little cafe in the middle of the park. When the weather's nice you can enjoy your cappuccino or Orangina as you watch the runners and the kids pass by. And you can do all that in a park surrounded by one of the most gorgeous neighborhoods you'll ever see. Amazing. There's nothing quite like this in the States.

From the owner: L'île aux enfants Territoire royal depuis les Mérovingiens, l'île avait une vocation agricole…read more(cultures et pâturages). Les premières constructions furent édifiées à partir du 19ème siècle, lorsqu'elle fut donnée à la commune d'Issy en 1804. Ce furent les entrepôts généraux de la Seine qui s'y installèrent, mais les peintres de l'époque (Gustave Courbet et ses amis) aimaient se retrouver dans la petite guinguette installée à la pointe de l'île. Bombardée durant la seconde guerre, utilisée par l'armée américaine et française, elle n'a retrouvé sa vocation artistique qu'en 1984 avec l'édification de "la Tour aux figures" de Jean Dubuffet. L'île accueille aussi un poney-club, une maison de la nature où s'organisent de nombreuses activités pour les enfants, des aires de jeux, un potager, et même un agréable restaurant.

The Parc de Saint-Cloud is great! for family's picnic, for…read morechildren journey, for a walk (and picnic), to breathe the fresh air, to play under the trees, to make walking, talking to fleurette Here are some solutions feasible and inexpensive since admission is free, I think. Finally, I've never had to pay while I went to car to the gates, where there are offices, and also because 55 places twice. Something else to say, the park is a safe place, we must finally always be careful, for outdoor games. The spaces wood own, without thorns, are extended herborées invitations to ball games, the aisles to move in park, very well made. And there is always room, I can assure you. I repeat, it's so large and you if you do not the slightest sense of direction, it is advisable, if not let rocks, at least to note your successive directions. It is surprising (but so much the better) that Paris and banks lieusards do not go over the park at Saint-Cloud! Ah! a bit of history: the park of Saint-Cloud was traced on the area of the Palais de Saint-Cloud. Princely residence, royal and Imperial , built by the will of Sir, brother of King Louis XIV. Speciality French abandoned, burned, it was a day shaved, and he remains very much.

From the owner: Ancienne résidence princière, royale et impériale L'histoire du parc de Saint-Cloud est intimement…read moreliée à l'histoire de France. Aujourd'hui disparu, le château de Saint-Cloud a vu le jour en 1577. Ce n'était alors qu'un important hôtel particulier princier. Louis XIV l'intégra à son domaine royal et Marie-Antoinette y installa ses appartements. Au XIXè siècle, Bonaparte le transforma en seconde résidence et s'y fit couronner en 1804. La guerre de 1870 annonça sa perte, il brûla dans sa totalité le 13 septembre 1870. Aujourd'hui, le parc est un agréable lieu de promenade de l'ouest parisien, 460 hectares de jardins et de plans d'eaux sont offerts aux promeneurs. Plusieurs restaurants sont installés dans l'enceinte du parc. Ne manquez pas d'admirer la magnifique vue à 360° sur Paris depuis la terrasse des Orangers.

This park is a recent addition to the neighborhood. Apparently they've torn down a few derelict…read morebuildings and decided that the fine people of Fresnes needed a little more space for strolling and hand holding and leafy contemplation. There's not much to it but it's a perfectly delightful place to stretch your legs and peer into the year round creek. And if you've got someone that you like to kiss, the trees on the east side of the park are covered in mistletoe. Smoochie, smoochie!

Beautiful and regularly entertained with enough space for children to play, people to chill out and…read moredogs to have fun. There also is a sort of football ground. It however closes too early to enjoy it at its best in spring.