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Square Montholon: A sanctuary for birds and for me
Once the garden of an executioner, this square is now a beautiful green space. An ideal spot for gathering, the park houses four young girls, carved from stone yet filled with life.
Bois de Vincennes: An Escape from City Life
Bois de Vincennes, the “Eastern Lung of Paris,” is not only one of the largest, most breathtaking natural wooded areas, it also comes from a rich history and is a place of peace, learning,…
Parc du Champ-de-Mars: A Site of Violence, Parades, and Iconic Touristic Views
Arguably one of the most well known and iconic symbols of both Paris and France is Parc du Champ-de-Mars. It is a rectangular shaped public green space stretching from the Eiffel Tower to the Ecole…
Parc André Citroën: Modern Garden of Versailles or Design Misstep?
Parc André Citroën, sitting between City Centre and the residential zone of Paris, was built to act as an intermediary to the rural and urban lifestyles that reside on either side. At first, the park…