Very cute park with lots of rides for kids. I lived taking my little one here in the early…read moreafternoon for a stroll! Only downside is that the park can get Very crowded with little children and their nannies around 2pm. Otherwise, lovely park to hang out with the little one :)

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.

An absolutely lovely public park created in the 1600s in the 6th municipality…read more It's huge, just over 60 acres of lush green, water, fountains, sculptures, park benches, vegetation (floral, etc.) and more. There's an orchard, tons of trees, flowerbeds, and so on. A wonderful place to spend a relaxing afternoon having lunch and watching the activity around you. Tranquil and inviting.

The garden was so beautiful and vast. As we wandered through it and exited it for a short detour, I…read moredidn't even realize that the park we entered back into was the same park. It was THAT big. At one side of the park, there were tennis courts that were filled with plenty of people walking about during the middle of a work day. And there were sand pits too with little kiddos running around. And as you continue walking, there was a palace looking structure with a fountain out front. It was a beautiful sight to behold. The shrubbery and flowers in the area were so pretty even in the fall. There were chairs aplenty so taking a moment to enjoy the scenery was such a Parisian thing to do. Walking throughout the park, there were interesting statues everywhere. We even stumbled upon a miniature Statute of Liberty that was gifted from the United States to France. If you have some time, take a quick walk through the garden. It's really pretty and clean.

No one in their right mind, or for that matter - in any state of mind - should ever visit Paris…read morewithout spending at least a few hours wandering in and around one of the world's greatest Parks, the Bois De Boulogne. A Parisian will tell you it is, in fact, The World's Ultimate Public Park. To appreciate this incredible landscape you have to imagine Great Richmond Park in London because it is just as vast and it's beginnings go back to the oak forest of Rouvray in the 8th century. Therefore, in anyone's terms, this is an ancient part of Paris. During The Hundred Years War, the forest became the haunt of highwaymen, robbers and scoundrels. The troops of the Duke of Burgundy burned part of this Forest - which proves that vandalism is not just a British Phenomena - Then under Louis XI, the estate, now called the Bois de Boulogne, was reforested and two roads were opened through it. As we all know now Louis X1 was not always vicious and cunning, but gave some vague and passing thought to his people. This beautiful forest is full of activities on weekends. A joggers paradise as well as biking, boat rowing, and where picnics are held. During the summer season the Park also holds a 3 day weekend party in July with over 50 bands and singers. Similar in many ways to the Glastonbury festival in Somerset, UK. My advice though, that while the park's glory deserves high praise as a magnificent forest set in the centre of the great Metropolis of Paris, at night, it has a history more in tune with sexual shenanigans - not always without severe damage to one's wallet or one's 'chosen' sexuality. The aristocracy in the 18th Century found a more fun and sensual use for the Park which is illustrated in my video below. As well as explaining how many of the ethnic citizens of Paris in 2011 use the park for relaxation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1ppb4ENiTM&feature=relmfu

Bois de Boulogne is two and half larger than Central Park in New York and more than three times…read morelarger than Hyde Park in London. These "woods" located on the edge of the 16 arr. are a never ending source of entertainment, activities and fitness opportunities. Must confess, however, that most of the time spent in this park has been watching the bicycles races around the velodrome. Always dreaming of one day bringing my own bike and testing my legs against these dudes, good times have been had, and I am sure good times will be had. Probably one of the biggest landmarks within the "woods" is the Hippodrome de Longchamp which in itself deserves its own review, but for now, suffice it to known that it is the inspiration to the Longchamp fashion brand. Word of advice ! beware, at night, this place becomes a red light district.

Peaceful and absolutely beautiful!…read more Would highly recommend to visit this park. You will especially enjoy it on the hot summer day. It takes only about 10-15 minutes by car to get here from the Eiffel Tower.

One of my favourite outdoor spaces in the whole of Paris. The Albert Kahn musuem is a breath of…read morefresh air and provides something a bit more interesting than all of the manicured gardens in central Paris. A welcome sanctuary for those looking for a bit of peace and quiet. Best time to come is in the Spring when the cherry blossom trees are in full bloom Wandering around the gardens made me slightly nostalgic for my home in England which is nestled in the heart of the Somerset countryside. If I'm ever missing home I always come here and pass through the quaint Japanese gardens to the comfort of the English rose gardens.

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.

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