parc belleville

Parc Belleville has nice views of the city.

parc montsouris

Today I went to Parc Montsouris and it sort of reminded me of Golden Gate Park (fun fact: just read on the interwebs that it is 20% larger than Central Park!). Maybe it was the trees, or something. The two are not very similar but I just had this feeling I can't explain.

lots of shade, lots of French peoples:

my favorite is the squiggly tree:

I love my fellow park-goers:

the view of the mini lake:

This was my view from my bench where I read my book for almost an hour:

I also love benches. Whoever invented benches is a genius.

Oh hey there lady.

jardin des tuileries with steve

Steveeee

meeeeeee

favorite pastime # 345,899 in Paris: sitting in these green chairs.

this is very disproportionate. and also, a man? kinda?

Jardin des Tuileries

Ha. I love it when this happens:

too fast for frames:

Oh yeah and then we stopped to say hello to the Louvre

jardin du luxembourg with steve

We then walked over to Jardin du Luxembourg. I like this park because it has many designated recreational spaces (bocce ball, horse shoes, tennis courts, etc.)

They also have a huuuuge play structure, every French child's dream:

This reminds me of a Sempe illustration sort of like this.

This lady loves her pink suit.

These trees are so French, perfectly trimmed and box-like

Steve and I sat here for a little bit to people watch

and watch the children with their boats!

I love their boats. Maybe someday I'll rent one.

some Frenchies enjoying the sun

picnique avec Madison

After the museum we had a picnic together at the park near my place.

bottle of chardonnay

slice carrots + apples

baguette + boursin cheese

clementines

pastries

check, check, check.

nom, nom, nom.

Parc des Buttes Chaumont

Parc des Buttes Chaumont is the most magical place I have ever been. It's a dreamy park, I'll show you why:

beautiful trees:

beckoning steps:

wonderful hills:

lush greenery:

pregnant men:

bountiful benches:

enticing trails:

low basins:

a gurgling waterfall:

open spaces:

high views:

an escape from the city:

a belvedere!

with 360 views of the park:

and views of Sacre Coeur in the distance:

so good.

suspension bridges:

this man liking the colour orange a whole bunch:

the green slopes:

the cliffs:

such an epic grotto:

so majestic and fairytalesque:

Best. Park. Ever.