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As we make our way into summer, you’ll want to spend more and more time outdoors on your next Parisian vacation.  We here at New York Habitat are going to be highlighting some of the great outdoor parks and gardens in Paris so that you’ll already have some places in mind before you go.  These spots are all great for strolling, picnicking, or just sitting and people-watching, a favorite pastime of Parisians! 

Le Louvre

This week, we’ll be looking at le Jardin des Tuileries.  This park is actually located at the western edge of one of Paris’s most visited sites: le Louvre!  The garden used to be bound within the Tuileries Palace, which was part of the larger structure that we know as le Louvre, but the western side was destroyed in the late nineteenth century.  The garden area itself was first designed in the seventeenth century by the renowned French landscape architect, André Le Notre.  Evidence of his work can still be seen in the alleyways that run throughout the garden.  Le Jardin des Tuileries is a wonderful place to sit and relax, especially by the large fountains in the park, after a long day at le Louvre, but it also contains two small museums itself, including le Musée de l’Orangerie, which contains Monet’s famous waterlillies. 

New York Habitat has many vacation rental apartments near le Jardin des Tuileries.  The two listed here are but a small sample.

This 1 Bedroom Vacation Rental in Opera - Le Louvre (PA-3206) is near le Jardin des Tuileries.  The  Modern amenities in the kitchen and bathtub are high lights of this 1 bedroom apartment.

Paris Accommodaiton: 1-bedroom apartment in Opera -Le Louvre (PA-3206) Picture

If you need some more room, look at this 2 Bedroom Vacation Rental in Opera - Le Louvre (PA-3436) .  This apartment has very modern décor but is still able to retain its French charm with its sunny balcony and floor to ceiling windows.  Both these apartments are just steps from le Louvre, le Jardin des Tuileries, and the heart of Paris!

Le Jardin des Tuileries is a perfect way to spend a beautiful summer day in Paris.  Its central location makes it easily accessible from wherever you are and it’s the perfect spot to just relax and soak up some Parisian atmosphere.  A nearby New York Habitat vacation apartment rental could make a visit to le Jardin des Tuileries a daily occurrence!

To learn about the other parks on our list, see: 

• #3 Le Champ de Mars
• #4 Le Bois de Boulogne 
• #5 Le Bois de Vincennes

Have you been to le Jardin des Tuileries?  What was your favorite thing to do there?  Please share your ideas with us in the comments section.

1. Top 5 Parisian Parks -#1 Le Jardin Du Luxembourg
2. Top 5 Parisian Parks — #4 Le Bois de Boulogne
3. Top 5 Parisian Parks — #3 Le Champ de Mars
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5. After the Louvre, head to Paris’ prettiest bridge

This entry was posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 in Paris Attractions.
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