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If you and the kids only have time to visit Paris during your trip, fear not - you can still see the rest of France in bite-sized form! France Miniature includes petite versions St Tropez's…
The tombs of celebrated singers, writers, artists, statesmen and revolutionaries can be found among the thousands buried in Paris' leafy Père Lachaise Cemetery. It is reputedly the world's…
In Paris' re-vamped industrial quarters, Parc de la Villette has wide, angular lawns littered with modern sculptures, fountains, a vast interactive science museum, a 3D Imax cinéma and an…
For 365 days a year, the Jardin d'Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne provides a welcome diversion from the hustle bustle of Parisian life. Naturally, it is in the summer months that the…
Medieval Garden at the Cluny Museum
Built on the site of a Roman baths, Paris's Cluny Museum has housed an engaging display of Medieval art since the 19th century. Its pretty medieval garden is also a drawcard, and links…
The Tuileries gardens, between the Louvre and place de la Concorde, are the perfect place for a stroll. André Le Nôtre designed them in 1664, while warming up for perhaps his most challenging…
The Jardins du Luxembourg gardens, surrounding the Luxembourg palace, were built in the 1620s for Marie de Médicis, Henri IV's widow, by Salomon de Brosse. They comprise formal and English…
The Auteuil greenhouses were designed by Jean-Camille Formigé (1845-1926) in the late 19th century to nurture flowers for the public gardens of Paris. Today, the elegant glass and steel…
Vélib' Self-Service Bicycle Scheme
Move over the Métro, smart tourists know the best way to get out and explore Paris is by Vélib'. The French capital's self-service bicycle scheme has Parisians hooked and riding out in their…
