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: Piste aux rollers Dans un espace de 6000 m² à 15 minutes du centre de Paris, le Rollerparc Avenue…read moreest l'un des plus grands parc couvert d'Europe. Les pistes sont ouvertes aux rollers débutants et confirmés (enfants à partir de 4 ans et adultes). On y trouve une piste d'initiation, une piste de hockey, une piste de bosses, une aire de street junior, une aire de street géante, un complexe de bols, canyons, mini moyennes et grande rampes. La location de rollers peut se faire sur place et des cours sont proposés par des professeurs.Accès en voiture par l'A86, sortie n°24 Vitry sur Seine.

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.

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.