This isn't a place that I would ordinarily find myself as an overseas visitor to France but,…read morewithout a doubt, I'm glad that my routing took me here--just wish that I didn't have a suitcase in tow. See, I was on my way from Grenoble to Charles de Gaulle to fly out. I arrived at the bus station in the early morning and had some time to kill before I needed to get on the metro. The park, with its abundant seating areas and no lack of greenery, made for a great place to spend the time--much better than a Brioche Doree or Starbucks. Parc de Bercy is sizable, with enough features to ensure it would be fresh on multiple visits, though I only directly experienced a few of them. Plus, it wasn't too busy in the morning--good for catching a break while traveling but not great for people-watching.

If you've ever dreamt of having a proper rosé-fromage-baguette picnic in a lovely French park…read moresetting, Bercy is your dream come true. It's like 3 different parks in one, so be sure to stroll the entire span of it before picking your spot. There's a family-friendly area with a carousel and big oak trees. Next, a botanical garden with hidden patches of greenery to pitch your blanket on. And lastly (my favorite) a large shady area with a rivers, ponds, fountains lots of youngins napping peacefully (ok, they were all making out) and enjoying the good life on a Saturday afternoon. It feels like a great getaway from the speedy Parisian pace.

From the owner: Roulez jeunesse Ancien Roller Station, Vertical Line propose à deux pas du Trocadéro, une ligne de…read moreroller très agressive. Les amateurs y trouveront certainement leur bohneur. Les petits problèmes de montage ou de réparation pourront également être résolus. Pour les courageux, Vertical Line organise des balades les vendredis et samedis.

From the owner: Roulez jeunesse ! Pour louer des rollers (avec remboursement en cas d'achat), prendre des cours,…read moreparticuliers ou collectifs ( avis aux comités d'entreprise !), ou même partir en week end à roulettes (balades organisées jusqu'à Amsterdam !) voilà l'adresse à retenir. Tarifs de location : 20F/H, 80F/J et 150F/3J.