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10 bucolic places to relax outdoors

After several months of closure, the Parisian gardens have reopened their gates to the public... To our delight! Looking for some greenery and tranquility? A brief overview of secret parks and other hidden bucolic places for picnicking or reading on the lawn. – The Garden of the National Archives Hidden in the Marais district, inside the Hôtel de Soubise, the Gardens of the National Archives have been open to the public since 2011. These are magnificent green spaces composed of gardens formerly owned different mansions: the hotels of Rohan, Assy, Breteuil, Fontenoy and Jaucourt. An exceptional address that can be visited every day with free access! Jardin des Archives Nationales, 60 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris – The Jardin du Palais Royal A few steps from the Louvre Museum is the sumptuous Jardin du Palais Royal. Little known to tourists who prefer the Tuileries Garden, it is surrounded by several government and cultural buildings: Constitutional Council, Ministry of Culture, etc.

In which park to relax in Paris?

True lungs of the capital, the parks and gardens of Paris are renowned for their charm and their particular character: the great gardens of the Tuileries compete with the famous sailing basins of the Buttes-Chaumont... Smaller but just as pleasant, the Monceau and Montsouris park are also to be tested, just like the famous green flow. Green spaces that prove to be the perfect spots where to take refuge during heat waves… The Tuileries Garden The Tuileries Garden extends from the Louvre Palace to the Place de la Concorde and is bordered all the way to the north by the Rue de Rivoli, Place des Pyramides and to the south by the Seine. Built in 1806, the Arc du Carrousel marks the entrance to the Tuileries. Thanks to the green chairs provided, you can rest near the large pools or large lawns, in the shade of the trees. Every year in summer, the Tuileries Garden hosts its funfair, which attracts many people, especially families. Place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris. The garden of the Royal Palace A few steps from the Museum of …

3 restaurants in a garden for lunch in the countryside

With this beautiful sun shining, there is nothing more pleasant for Parisians than taking a gourmet break in the open air. But you still need to know the good spots… Here are our best addresses for lunch outdoors in Paris. – The most bucolic: the Chalet des Îles in the Bois de Boulogne A place of sharing for gourmets, the Chalet des Îles nestles in the heart of an island in the Bois de Boulogne. To access this green setting, a small boat welcomes you for an express crossing. We then discover a truly authentic restaurant that has lost none of its charm of yesteryear. With huge spaces, several atmospheres are available to us: the terrace, the garden, the balcony, as well as the interior room... In good weather, we obviously recommend that you sit down on the terrace by the lake. Here, the chef's cuisine is simple and tasty, favoring seasonal products and authentic tastes in the pure French tradition. On the menu, there are refreshing salads, a …

How to spend a great summer in Paris?

For Parisians who don't have the chance to go on vacation, or for tourists looking for exceptional addresses that are still confidential, Paris Select reveals the secret gardens in which to stroll, the swimming pools in which to bask and the trendy restaurants in truster… The Gardens of the Rodin Museum The gardens of the Rodin Museum are a treasure for anyone who wants to see them! With a surface area of ​​three hectares, they bring together a rose garden, a huge central flowerbed, a large terrace, and an isolated space conducive to relaxation. Particularly calm and relaxing, the Garden offers many green alcoves where you can find, in the heart of Paris, an ideal tranquility to read a book or simply sit and sunbathe… Rodin Museum, 77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris. The gardens of the Museum of Romantic Life The Museum of Romantic Life, in the heart of the 9th arrondissement, lives up to its name. The garden and the greenhouse are a cocoon of greenery that welcomes us for a light lunch or a gourmet tea time. This year, the Rose Bakery house will settle in this magnificent place. A …

5 cool activities for those who don't do the May 8 bridge

Because not everyone has the chance to take advantage of this new bridge to fly off to other horizons and have a perfect city break, Paris Select reveals 5 cool activities to do with friends or family... Follow the leader ! Test the escape game at the Opéra Garnier Since last June, the Palais Garnier has been hosting INSIDE OPÉRA, an escape game in the form of a unique immersive journey and if you haven't tried it yet, you absolutely have to check it out! The pitch? Lead the investigation and solve the mystery of the Phantom of the Opera. Thus, alone or in a team, you will go in search of clues by visiting the emblematic spaces of this sublime Parisian monument. The Grand Staircase, the Avant Foyer, the Grand Foyer, the Salon du Glacier or even the Phantom of the Opera box... Something to delight lovers of suspense, but also fans of history, art and architecture. Actors in period costumes scattered here and there will make this return to the past even more realistic... A great opportunity to (re)discover the fabulous interior of...