Earlier we learned about a Top Parisian Park known as Le Jardin des Tuileries.
As we make our way through spring and 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! We’ve seen the two large parks on the eastern and western edges of Paris, but now we turn our focus to the gardens within the city.
This week, we’ll be looking at le Champ de Mars. This park is home to the most famous Parisian monument: the Eiffel Tower! Located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the tower was first placed in the park during the Universal Exposition of 1889 and it was only supposed to be a temporary structure. Today, it is one of the most visited places in Paris, if not the world. But the park, which itself dates back to the 16th century, has much more to offer. At the opposite end of the field sits the Ecole Militaire and on some days you can still some military exercises being carried out in the park. There is also the large Monument to Peace at this end of the park. Built in 2000, this modern structure lets visitors leave their own hopeful messages to be seen by the world. Le Champ de Mars is a great place for picnics as well since you can actually sit and relax on the grass, a rarity in Paris!
New York Habitat has many vacation rentals in the 7th arrondissement, near le Champ de Mars. The two listed here are but a small sample.
This 1 Bedroom Vacation Rental in Invalides, Auteuil – Tour Eiffel (PA-3384) is steps away from le Champ de Mars. It is simply decorated but has many modern amenities and a small terrace for outdoor dining. Being on the top floor, it offers amazing views of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, and Les Invalides, about which past clients have raved!
If you need some more room, look at this 2 Bedroom Vacation Rental in Invalides, Auteuil – Tour Eiffel (PA-3443), which a bit further away from le Champ de Mars but still within walking distance. This beautifully, classically decorated apartment will make you feel like royalty with its large rooms and beautiful views. The modern amenities in the kitchen and bath do not take away from this apartment’s inherent French charm and past clients have described it as “clear, clean, well decorated and equipped”.
Le Champ de Mars is a perfect way to spend a beautiful spring or summer day doing activities in Paris. It offers spectacular views and it’s the perfect spot where one can just relax and soak up some Parisian atmosphere. A nearby New York Habitat vacation apartment rental could make a visit to le Champ de Mars a daily occurrence!
To learn about the other parks on our list, see: #5 Le Bois de Vincennes
Have you been to le Champ de Mars? What was your favorite thing to do there? Please share your ideas with us in the comments section.
Now we will read more about a Parisan Park known as Le Bois de Boulogne
Le Champ de Mars is, in my opinion, is really a great park, despite all of the tourism. And as this picture shows, some of the apartments in this area of Paris have a great view of the Eiffel Tower and surrounding areas.
The Champs de Mars is really a good spot, for tourists you have a great view of the Eiffel Tower and Palais de Chaillot!! Make sure you go there if you are a first visiter in Paris.