What to do and see in 1st Arr. - Louvre, Ile-de-France: The Best Nature & Parks

August 30, 2021 Hana Mouser

Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
Restaurants in Paris

1. Jardin des Tuileries

Jardin des Tuileries pl. de la Concorde, rue de Rivoli, 75058 Paris France http://de.parisinfo.com/museen-sehenswurdigkeiten-paris/71304/Jardin-des-Tuileries
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7,525 reviews

Jardin des Tuileries

Located within the Place de la Concorde, this garden demonstrates the Parisian style of intricate landscaping.

Reviewed By B5394AWsteveb - Colorado Springs, United States

This is one of our favorite strolls in Paris - Place de Concorde to the Louvre. Great people watching, picnicking and napping. Grab a chair and check out!

2. Jardin du Palais Royal

6 rue de Montpensier, 75001 Paris France +33 1 47 03 92 16 [email protected] http://palais-royal.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 714 reviews

Jardin du Palais Royal

A beautiful garden dating back to the French Revolution.

Reviewed By PernilleI - Copenhagen, Denmark

While the summer sees this little park bristling with people, outdoor seating and activity it is no less interesting to visit at colder times of the year. It is of course much more quiet - a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the Rue de Rivoli and the next door Louvre museum. Accessing from the Rue de Rivoli, you first pass through the courtyard with the back and white columns in different heights installed by the artist Daniel Buren in the 1980's. They give a brilliant new perspective to the square and some excellent photo opportunities of course. Walking further into the real garden of what was the Cardinal Richelieus personal palace, there is a beautiful square garden with galleries on all sides where you can find interesting shops and cafés and restaurants. The garden has chairs available for a sit-down - and you must take some time to read the quotes sculpted through holes in the chairs. They are in French of course; but all very poetic and interesting. A rare oasis of peace in Paris!

3. Square du Vert-Galant

1 Square du Vert Galant, 75001 Paris France +33 1 46 33 98 38 http://www.vedettesdupontneuf.com
Excellent
49%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 175 reviews

Square du Vert-Galant

A small park on the Île de la Cité.

Reviewed By SuperTed19 - Madison, United States

It’s tiny speck of grass on the western tip of Ile de la Cité. There is a huge tree, under which one can sit comfortably and watch the city go about its business.

4. Ile de la Cite

Ile de la Cite, 75001 Paris France +33 7 53 12 26 52 http://www.experience-privee.com/city/Paris/Ile-de-la-Cite
Excellent
64%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5,310 reviews

Ile de la Cite

Reviewed By Johnnythemanatee - Penetanguishene, Canada

The historical heart of Paris has much to commend it: the splendor of both Notre Dame de Paris and the Ste Chapelle, and the medieval Conciergerie with its captivating exterior and fascinating interior being the obvious highlights. But there are other wonderful treasures and diversions: the Pont-Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris with the statue of the ever popular King Henry IV astride his horse; the quaint Place de la Dauphine, a lovely if somewhat pricey place to enjoy a Parisian lunch; the Place de Vert Galant, peaceful today but remembered for it being the place where the head of the Knights Templar order was burned at the stake in the early 14th century (today you can board a Seine river cruise boat at the foot of the stairs leading back up to street level); the disturbing and evocative memorial of the deportation of the Jews at the very easterly tip of the island behind Notre Dame. By the time you climb the tower of the Notre Dame cathedral, pay a worthwhile visit to its crypt, nose around in the inevitable souvenir shops, take advantage of countless photo ops and enjoy one or two of the memorable views from any one of the bridges accessing the island, you will find that your day on the Ile de la Cite was complete and rewarding.

5. Jardin des Combattants de la Nueve

1341 Quai de l'Hotel de ville, 75004 Paris France
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Jardin des Combattants de la Nueve

6. Bassin Octogonal

Jardin des Tuilleries, 75001 Paris France
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Bassin Octogonal

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7. Jardin du Carrousel

Place du Carrousel, 75001 Paris France http://paris1900.lartnouveau.com/paris01/carrousel/le_jardin_du_carrousel.htm
Excellent
27%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 49 reviews

Jardin du Carrousel

Reviewed By G3743BSdaniela - Beijing, China

We were tired after walking all day and found this place perfect for a brief respite. It was very warm outside, but it was beautiful in the cool shade. It’s also a decent place to take pics with the Tuileries Garden and the Louvre in the backdrop.

8. Jardin Nelson Mandela

32 rue Berger, 75001 Paris France https://www.paris.fr/equipements/jardin-nelson-mandela-ex-des-halles-1765
Excellent
12%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
9%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 65 reviews

Jardin Nelson Mandela

9. Le petit bassin des tuileries

Rue de rivoli, 75001 Paris France +33 1 44 50 75 09 http://www.paris.fr/equipements/jardin-des-tuileries-1795#acces
Excellent
20%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
20%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 5 reviews

Le petit bassin des tuileries

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