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.

This park is just delightful…read more It's a wonderful example of how you can take something mundane, apply a bit of imagination and turn it into a thing of elegance and beauty. The lot is on the side of a hill so the park starts off as two parallel stairways. They curve around a wooded area and drop you off on either side of the grotte. I've never seen stairs quite like this. When the pavement was poured they cut grooves into the steps that look like the grain in lumber. So the concrete looks like you're walking on wooden planks. And then you get to the cave. Someone took dozens of large, scraggly boulders and cemented them together to create a 30 foot structure with several entrances and a paved floor and a waterfall gently tumbling off the front into a beautiful, little, well manicured pool. Walk inside the grotte and you discover that you have a lovely view of the skyline of the nearby towns seen through the waterfall. And my kiddos climbed up to the top and discovered a little depression just big enough that they could squeeze their little butts inside and take a photo. Wander further down and there's a stone crocodile emerging out of the grass and another pair of staircases leading to a lovely lawn and a beautiful retaining wall ornamented with seven suns and several gargoyles. And still more stairs lead you to a little fountain and a reflecting pool and the little creek that runs through town. It's absolutely beautiful. One of those unexpected discoveries that make France such a delightful place.

Lovely little park in this village that is well surrounded by hotels in all directions as we are…read moreright on the perimeter of the busy CDG airport. Benches, trees, paved paths, it's a very nice little park. A nice little rest as you're going from hotel to the restaurant area of Roissy-en-France. There is a sculpture here and a landing gear from a Concorde that was a gift to the city after the Concorde program ended. [Review 12117 overall, 1901 of 2019.]

There are much more locals than tourists here. The park (opened in 1867) is really beautiful but it…read moreis less popular among visitors comparing to top Paris attractions. This is exactly why it's worth a visit - add something a bit different to your Paris trip. Landscape design is outstanding - you will find an artificial lake, a grotto and waterfalls. One of the two bridges was designed by Gustave Eiffel. The park is hilly and you can enjoy amazing views of Paris from different points. One of the highest points is Temple de la Sibylle (50m above the lake). You can see Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre from here. This place is great for running - you can do flat circles around the lake or hilly runs everywhere, there are some 8 kilometers of roads and paths. One of the three restaurants, Rosa Bonheur, is really popular, it may take an hour of waiting to get in on weekends. You can find 5 areas with free Wi-Fi in the park. Post to yelp from here and don't forget to FUC (funny/useful/cool) this review :) P.S. There's a renovation going on in the park from 2013 till 2016, some areas may be closed (Temple de la Sibylle is closed at the time of writing).

Each time I go to France, I love exploring different regions and neighborhood. This time, we…read morerented a beautiful 2 bedroom apartment in the Bellville area. Exploring the area, I found this gem of a Parc. I love exploring where the locals go for relaxation and where they eat. After a tasty meal nearby, my friend Mats flew in from London and we explored this lovely park. We mostly stayed under the tree lined paths because it was a hot day. For a park, we were here on a Wednesday around 2pm, lots of people looking like they are having a siesta or a break from work. Everyone seemed friendly, kept to themselves. The park is rich with different plants, trees and flowers. We hiked up to the highest point, from here you have an observation look out on the rooftops of Paris and a gorgeous view of Sacre Coeur. On the way to the top, you get to cross a bridge and below is a little lake. Some parts are rather steep, go at your own pace and bring a bottled water on a hot day and a plus if you wear a hat. Every turn you go into this park had something appealing. If you look at my images, there is also a cave. During raining season, the cave has a waterfall in it, it's very pretty. Plenty of grass room to have a picnic, take a nap or read a book. If you opt for something else, lots of park benches that faces the lake. A wonderful oasis in the heart of Paris. Everyone is welcome here, singles, couples, children, dogs...

The creator of this park has lost his mind in the most gloriously dangerous way…read more The kids play area has a slide that you're supposed to straddle. But in case that's not dangerous enough it's zig-zagged shaped and it rocks side to side. The jungle gym has slippery rounded parts perfect for loosing your footing. There's an O shaped contraption that spins fast enough that kids can fly off of it and the apex of genius, the epitome in child hurtling design ...... the Pukemaster 3000. A device so elegantly treacherous that within 30 seconds a slender, somewhat weak wife can get her overweight husband spinning so fast that he's afraid he may vomit. It ......is .......wonderful!! Yeah, this park's got miles of beautiful trails and a couple small lakes and an equestrian club and a roller coaster and a zip line but those are only to be enjoyed while you scrape the puke off your shoes wishing you had something for that pounding headache. And to the fiendish little child frightening sadist that created the kids area. I salute you.

From the owner: A ceux qui ont véritablement décidé de se détendre ! Base de loisirs et de plein air, le Port aux…read moreCerises offre un cadre spacieux et agréable. Il est destiné à tous ceux (enfants et adultes) qui veulent se retrouver près de la nature, se détendre ou s'amuser, les beaux jours arrivant. Vous pouvez y pratiquer le mini-golf, le canoë, le tennis ou faire du poney, de la barque, du pédalo ou encore profiter de la piscine à vagues et vous prélasser au soleil. Bref, désormais... Il ne vous reste plus qu'à choisir !

This is the way to live! Fresh air, plenty of exercise and an abundance of art. I'm a huge fan of…read moreclassical sculpture and this was a magical part of my trip to Paris. Most of the sculptures are either Biblical or Greco-Roman themed. There's seating around a giant fountain, a playground for little ones and a few places to buy food.

Unlike the gated Jardin du Luxembourg, it would be hard to miss Jardin des Tuileries for a…read morefirst-time visitor to Paris because it's smack dab in the middle between two iconic destinations, the Louvre and Place de la Concorde. The question is whether you'd want to come back as a more seasoned Francophile tourist. Despite being constantly overcrowded, the answer is definitely yes. This has been the definitive green space that has epitomized classic garden architecture since the 16th century. The fountains, geometric layout, the Musee de l'Orangerie, and ornate statues by the likes of Rodin and Maillol give it the traditional French style we come to expect in Paris. It's also an unquestionable hub for social activity with playgrounds and sailboats on the Grand Bassin. Unfortunately, Jamie W and I weren't here during one of the seasonal events like the summer Fête des Tuileries when a carnival midway is set up, or Paris Fashion Week when runways are built and celebrities flock in frocks, or the Christmas market. The most prominent landmark when we visited was the Paris Cauldron, the mammoth epicentral sphere built for the 2024 Paris Olympics (Photo 6). RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/8duZBo1xLB

My wife and I first discovered Jardin Villemin on on first morning is Pais…read more We love seeing the neighbors, the merchants, the children playing, the flowers and the ball courts & players. On our first visit, we accidentally stood on some grass for a photo, but were gently told by the park attendents that we were not supposed to. Once these graciouus ladies realized we were from outside of France, they permitted my wife stand on the grass for our first photo is Paris. What a Joy!!!

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: Culture, pédagogie et histoire Le Domaine départemental de Chamarande est un site grandiose dans…read morelequel s'inscrivent de nombreuses activités.Les simples promeneurs y trouvent un lieu de balade idéal avec le parc et son plan d'eau, son sous-bois, ses pelouses entretenues, ses statues à contempler... Les amateurs d'art apprécient les expositions temporaires déclinant le contemporain en multiples vagues éclectiques, les férus d'histoire se retrouvent aux archives départementales pour en extraire les grands faits ou les anecdotes du quotidien qui écrivent le livre de l'Homme. Enfin, à la belle saison, chacun peut se retrouver sur les pelouses du Domaine pour découvrir les spectacles de musique, de danse, de cinéma en plein air ou de théâtre proposés par le service culturel installé sur place.