Finding Some Green Space in Paris

Paris is a city steeped in history, art, architecture, fashion, industry, and all the luxury you could ever want. But while you are in Paris, and have spent your days going up the Eiffel Tower and strolling around the many unique and beautiful streets, you may find that you want nothing more than to sit in a park and watch the world pass you by for a little while. Close to your boutique hotel, Paris is guaranteed to have a bit of green space for you to enjoy. Why not pick up a bottle of good French wine, visit the nearby cheesemonger and bakery and get yourself a nice lunch before heading off to have a picnic in the middle of the city.

Jardin du Luxembourg — In the 6th arrondissement, at Place Edmond Rostand, sits the Jardin du Luxembourg. This park is the second largest public park in the city and is adjacent to the Lumenbourg Palace, where the French Senate is held. Right around this park you will be able to find many a wonderful boutique hotel. Paris offers a variety of choices when it comes to these hotels, and near the Jardin du Luxembourg are several choices that will make your stay comfortable and stylish. The staff are usually willing to help you find the best shops in the area so you can make your delicious lunchtime in the Jardin du Luxembourg a reality.

Jardin des Plantes — In the 5th arrondissement, right next to the River Seine, is Paris’ largest park – close to many a luxurious boutique hotel. Paris many green spaces you can escape to while taking a break from sightseeing and this is one of the best. Founded in 1626, this garden was opened to the public in 1640 and is now home to four galleries of the main Museum of Natural History: the Mineralogy Museum, the Entomology Museum, the Grande Galerie de l’Evolution, and the Paleontology Museum. As the main botanical garden of Paris, it is free to enter; the museums, however, are not.

Jardin des Tuileries — Due to its central location near the Louvre, the Place de Concorde, and many a boutique hotel, Paris offers this garden as part of the grand central axis that rolls from the Louvre all the way down to the city’s business district. Grabbing a light lunch and a bottle of wine from a local shop should be high on your list of things to do when heading to these gardens. You can get a chair for free and enjoy the fountains and sculptures while taking in some sun, and when you are ready for more culture, head into one of the two museums – the Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume or the Musée de l’Orangerie to see Monet’s famous water lilies.

If you’re looking for a boutique hotel, Paris has a wonderful selection. Roberta Stuart is the Travel Manager for World Hotels, a company offering the best rooms at a Paris boutique hotel and a selection of unique and four and five star hotels around the world.

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