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Countryside walks in Paris

Parc Monceau – a bit of England in Paris

By Debbie | February 21st, 2017 | Architectural Details, Blogs en français, Blogs in French, Countryside walks in Paris, Family Fun, Ile-de-France, Paris France, Paris Parks Gardens, Parks and Gardens, Sculpture, Vestiges of the Past | 1 Comment

Read my story in French » Parc Monceau is a lovely little park in the 8th arrondissement. Slightly more than one-third the size of Luxembourg Gardens which was built to resemble the Florence gardens of Catherine de Médicis' childhood, Parc Monceau is an English style garden. Less structured than the Luxembourg Gardens and ...

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Paris Promenade Plantée or Coulée Verte is a Beautiful Greenway in the Heart of Paris

By Debbie | May 10th, 2014 | Countryside walks in Paris, Ile-de-France, Locations of Interest, Paris France, Paris Markets, Paris Neighborhoods, Paris Parks Gardens, Paris Shopping, Paris Tourist Attractions, Paris Walks, Parks and Gardens, Vestiges of the Past | 2 Comments

Read my story in French » Whether you know the Paris Promenade as “La coulée verte” (green stream) or “La promenade plantée”, this beautiful greenway provides you with elevated views of Paris away from the bustle of street traffic. Located in the 12th arrondissement, the walkway is 2.9 miles of greenway oasis ...

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