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Paris has some of the best city parks in the world. We could fill volumes writing about all of them, but these are our top eight picks.

8. Le Bois de Vincennes (12e)
Metro: Porte de Charenton, Porte Dorée, Liberté

Le Bois de Vincennes, home to the Chateau de Vincennes, is a sprawling park in the eastern part of Paris. With its zoos, museums, four lakes, and sporting arenas, the park attracts visitors from all over Paris.

7. Jardin des Plantes - Botanical Gardens (5e)
Metro: Censier-Daubenton, Monge, or Gare d'Austerlitz

Opened to the public in 1650, the Jardin des Plantes is located in the heart of Paris. The space contains a botanical garden, the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, a zoo, an aquarium, and several gardens. It is a great place for families to visit in Paris.

6. Le Bois de Boulogne (16e)
Metro: Porte Dauphine, Porte Maillot

Spanning over 2,000 acres, Le Bois de Boulogne is one of the largest parks in Paris. The park was developed by Napoleon III in the 19th century on what was formerly a royal hunting ground. The park is popular for jogging, boating, and family activities during the day, but its popularity as a gathering place for prostitutes makes it best to be avoided at night.

5. Jardin des Tuileries (1er)
Metro: Tuileries

The Jardin des Tuileries, once the garden for the Tuileries Palace which burned down in 1871, is located between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde. The Tuileries is a perfect place to rest or have a picnic after a visit to the Louvre.

4. Jardin du Luxembourg (6e)

3. Place des Vosges (4e)

2. Parc Monceau (8e)

1. Parc des Buttes-Chaumont (19e)
Metro: Buttes-Chaumont

Located away from the bustle of the Paris city center, the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is one of the best romantic spots in Paris. The Buttes-Chaumont was laid out in the English style by Baron Haussmann in the 1860's. The park is complete with a man-made lake and waterfalls, a Roman-style temple, and steep hills offering beautiful panoramic views of the Paris skyline.

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