{"id":1943,"date":"2009-06-02T17:53:11","date_gmt":"2009-06-02T21:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=1943"},"modified":"2012-12-24T16:16:07","modified_gmt":"2012-12-24T20:16:07","slug":"top-parisian-parks-3-champ-mars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/06\/02\/top-parisian-parks-3-champ-mars\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Parisian Parks &#8212; #3 Le Champ de Mars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/paris-le-champ-de-mars-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Eiffel Tower from the Champs de Mars\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/paris-le-champ-de-mars-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/paris-le-champ-de-mars.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Earlier we learned about a <a title=\"Read more about Le Jardin des Tuileries a Parisan Park\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/03\/top-5-parisian-parks-jardin-tuileries\/\">Top Parisian Park known as Le Jardin des Tuileries.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As we make our way through spring and into summer, <strong>you\u2019ll want to spend more and more time outdoors on your next Parisian vacation<\/strong>.\u00a0 We here at New York Habitat are going to be highlighting some of the great outdoor parks and gardens in Paris so that you\u2019ll already have some places in mind before you go.\u00a0 These spots are all great for strolling, picnicking, or just sitting and people-watching, a favorite pastime of Parisians! We\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n<p>This week, we\u2019ll be looking at\u00a0le Champ de Mars.\u00a0 This park is home to the most famous Parisian monument: the Eiffel Tower! Located in the <a title=\"Travel tips about the 7th arrondissement of Paris\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/paris\/paris-travel-guide\/paris-neighborhoods\/eiffel-tower-invalides\/\">7th arrondissement of Paris<\/a>,<strong> t<\/strong><strong>he tower was first placed in the park during the Universal Exposition of 1889 and it was only supposed to be a temporary structure. <\/strong> Today, it is one of the most visited places in Paris, if not the world.\u00a0 But the park, which itself dates back to the 16th century, has much more to offer.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 There is also the large Monument to Peace at this end of the park.\u00a0 Built in 2000, this modern structure lets visitors leave their own hopeful messages to be seen by the world.\u00a0 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!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>New York Habitat has many <a title=\"Vacation Rentals in the 7th arrondissement of Paris\" href=\"\/paris-apartment\/vacation\/eiffel-tower-invalides\">vacation rentals in the 7th arrondissement<\/a>, near <strong>le Champ de Mars<\/strong>.\u00a0 The two listed here are but a small sample.<div class=\"img size-full wp-image-1951 alignright\" style='width:225px;'>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/paris-apartment\/vacation\/3384\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/paris-accomodation-1bedroom-invalides.jpg\" alt=\"Paris Apartment 1 Bedroom Vacation Rental Invalides (PA 3384)\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>\n\t<div>Paris Apartment 1 Bedroom Vacation Rental Invalides (PA 3384)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This <a title=\"Paris Accomodation 1 bedroom Vacation Rental in Invalides (PA 3384)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/paris-apartment\/vacation\/3384\">1 Bedroom Vacation Rental in Invalides, Auteuil &#8211; Tour Eiffel (PA-3384) <\/a>is steps away from le Champ de Mars.\u00a0 It is simply decorated but has many modern amenities and a small terrace for outdoor dining.\u00a0 Being on the top floor, it offers amazing views of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, and Les Invalides, about which past clients have raved!<\/p>\n<p>If you need some more room, look at this <a title=\"Paris Vacation Rental 2 Bedroom Accomodation in Auteuil (PA 3443)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/paris-apartment\/vacation\/3443\">2 Bedroom Vacation Rental in Invalides, Auteuil &#8211; Tour Eiffel (PA-3443)<\/a>, which a bit further away from le Champ de Mars but still within walking distance.\u00a0 This beautifully, classically decorated apartment will make you feel like royalty with its large rooms and beautiful views.\u00a0 The modern amenities in the kitchen and bath do not take away from this apartment\u2019s inherent French charm and past clients have described it as \u201cclear, clean, well decorated and equipped\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Le Champ de Mars is a perfect way to spend a beautiful spring or summer day doing activities in <a title=\"Paris Travel tips\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/paris\/\">Paris<\/a>.\u00a0 It offers spectacular views and it\u2019s the perfect spot where one can just relax and soak up some Parisian atmosphere.\u00a0 A nearby New York Habitat vacation apartment rental could make a visit to le Champ de Mars a daily occurrence!<\/p>\n<p>To learn about the other parks on our list, see:\u00a0<a title=\"Le Bois Vincennes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/04\/24\/top-5-parks-paris-bois-vincennes\/\">#5 Le Bois de Vincennes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have you been to le Champ de Mars?\u00a0 What was your favorite thing to do there?\u00a0 Please share your ideas with us in the comments section.<\/p>\n<p>Now we will read more about a <a title=\"Now we will read more about Le Bois de Boulogne\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/05\/05\/top-5-parisian-parks-4-bois-boulogne\/\">Parisan Park known as Le Bois de Boulogne<\/a><\/p>\n<p><code><br \/>\n<\/code><br \/>\n<code><br \/>\n<\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier we learned about a Top Parisian Park known as Le Jardin des Tuileries. 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