Where to have a picnic in Paris? Bad picnic spots

Paris Picnic will do all the work for you, allowing you to enjoy a wonderful picnic in Paris with your partner.

There's nothing more tempting than anticipating a romantic picnic in Paris, but spontaneity can be just as romantic as preparing your own meal al fresco. The only difference between them is that preparing on your own takes time. However, if you find yourself in Paris and want to quickly organize a picnic, then Paris Picnic will organize everything in the best possible way. Thanks to their vast experience in organizing such events, picnic specialists know better than anyone in the world how to arrange everything as perfectly as possible.


All order details can be discussed and arranged online, including selection of a grocery basket, setting delivery time and location. All you need to do is simply be in the right place at the right time to experience a delicious French banquet. The baskets include typically French items like wine, baguettes, cheese and seasonal desserts, with a price range of approximately $80-$125. Included in the picnic setup is a blanket that you can keep, plus any utensils that you will have to throw away yourself. The only thing that depends on you is choosing the most suitable place for a picnic. And of course, a good mood is the main point on which the success of this whole undertaking depends.





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Hm. I wanted to start this post by saying that Paris is one of the ten most expensive cities in the world. But it turned out - no, it’s not included. Hong Kong-Zurich-Tokyo-Shanghai-Geneva and others are overtaking. Well, thank God, actually. Otherwise, I’m tired of listening to these ooh-ah-laments about the prices here every time. Yes, tall. Yes, it's expensive. But it’s okay - you can live. In some places it’s not bad at all. You can go to places, go shopping, go on vacation, and live in a rented apartment. And somehow it’s no big deal) Just like anywhere in the world.

But in light of how much the euro has risen, tourism has taken on new colors. The colors of economy and strict financial accounting)) It’s cool that this state of affairs does not stop people from their desire to see the world - the number of tourists with whom I have walked over the past few months only confirms this.

However, the idea of ​​writing a post about a picnic in Paris for 10 euros has nothing to do with the course. When I first moved to France, naturally, everything new caught my eye. What lies on the surface? Of course, everyday life. A trip to a Parisian supermarket for groceries, for example. I was amazed that the supermarket itself has its own production of absolutely all products - from baguettes to bed linen. And the cost of these goods is an order of magnitude lower than other brands, and the quality in most cases is not inferior. Very often the price for a block of cheese, a bunch of bananas or a box of tomatoes was ridiculously low - 99 cents. And when I went grocery shopping, for fun, I would periodically buy some set for exactly 10 euros. I was wondering what would fit into this amount.

The products that appear in the post today were all purchased at the Carrefour supermarket. My goal was to try to buy as much as possible with just 10 euros. To make the picnic as varied as possible. I emphasize that these are the cheapest products, and you should not make any gourmet requests for them. They're all delicious, but just like a cheap restaurant with a three-course menu for 10 euros, it won't have a "taste of France" at its best. Well, you’re not little, you understand everything yourself) The purpose of today’s post is to show you that even with a limited budget you can arrange beautiful, delicious moments for yourself. You can’t live in Paris without them.

So, two months of summer - whoosh, they flew by. In Paris, summer-spring-early autumn means busy embankments, where people huddle together, sitting on the paving stones, surrounded by bags of chips, boxes of salads and pizza, bottles of wine and beer, guitars and... the orange light of the setting sun. Picnics along the Seine “bloom” like flower beds. And tourists who are lucky enough to find Paris in good weather inevitably flock to the riverbank by the end of the day, looking for their ideal spot for the perfect picnic. Dangling your legs down to the water, it’s so nice to wash down a day of long walks with wine and snack on a sandwich or a block of cheese. When the first glass is knocked over, fatigue and relaxation spread throughout the body. I want to look at the people nearby, at the river buses, at the river itself, at the incredibly beautiful sky, at the opposite bank and not think about anything... Just eat and drink. Wine, cheese and this whole city through the eyes.

The still life in my photographs is a set for two if you are both hungry, or for three if you just decided to have a snack. For this entire set I paid 9 euros 92 cents:

— Baguette — 60 cents
— Pate (only half of a 200-gram portion is on the plate) — 75 cents
— Camembert — 1.05 euros
— Sausage slices — 1 euro
— Cherry tomatoes — 99 cents
— Soft cheese — 68 cents
— Buns with custard and chocolate chips — 1.8 euros
— Wine — 3.05 euros

Wine, by the way, could have been bought cheaper, but prices below three euros scare me personally)) And J.P. I know Chenet very well as a simple, quite decent wine that fits perfectly into a home dinner or a budget picnic. God bless Paris for allowing you to drink alcohol in public places.

Of course, something will have to be decided about the glasses, plates, and cutlery. They are not included in these 10 euros. But if you are in Paris for more than three days, it makes sense to just buy a set of plastic dishes once. The HEMA chain of stores has very beautiful and cheap disposable devices - don't pass them by. As a last resort, you can always ask your neighbors along the embankment for plastic cups and a corkscrew.

My favorite place for a picnic (and you’ve probably read this a hundred times on my Instagram) is the Pièce d’Eau des Suisses lake near the palace in Versailles. But you need to go there by RER, and somehow it turns out that this picnic is a whole event with a stop at your favorite one, buying fresh fruit, pastries and a walk around the city with the finale in the form of a picnic. And if you don’t invent anything, but take the metro in 15 minutes, then I love the embankment opposite Notre Dame or at the foot of Orsay.

Recently, in the wake of all sorts of startups, a huge number of food-related services have appeared. For example, delivery of ingredients for dinner in vacuum packaging, with a clear calculation of proportions, weight and step-by-step instructions for preparation. Or digest sites where you can order delivery from absolutely any establishment in the city, including McDonald's. And last year I somehow became familiar with the tiny yellow vans with the inscription Paris Picnic - I often saw them near the Champs de Mars. It turned out that this was a service for delivering picnic sets. They will bring you food and wine to anywhere in the city where you decide to sit. It’s a wonderful idea, but a set for 1 person costs at least 32 euros. Well, somehow... a bit much, in my opinion) This includes cold cuts and cheeses, chips, salad, fruit, wine, baguette and dessert. Multiply by 2, because there are at least two of you. I figure out in my mind what I can buy for 64 euros, even if I don’t go anywhere near the shelf with cheap products... In a word, it’s expensive. BUT. At the same time, for every product, as you know, there is a merchant.

What do I mean by all this: our parents’ generation, and my generation too, were taught that this is very expensive. That going abroad is, my God, what an event. This is truly an event. Especially if you are traveling for the first time. But this event is exciting, exciting, interesting, and not stressful and costly. Some of the trips bring back memories of how expensive espresso was, while others bring back memories of how nice it was to sit on the lawn of Place des Vosges, putting aside your dusty sneakers, and eating your two-euro sandwich from the supermarket around the corner. Low-cost airlines teach us that traveling is affordable and healthy, you just need to tamp down deeper your inner coward, which persuades you to stay at home and not fly anywhere, “because it’s expensive.”

I don’t like the phrase “it doesn’t matter how old your sneakers are, as long as you walk around Paris in them,” because after all, we live in a material world. I’m a realist - it’s important to me what kind of sneakers I wear)) I want new ones, clean and beautiful. But I strongly protest when someone asks me with caution: “Olya, what’s it like in Paris - they say it’s very expensive, we don’t know whether to fly or not...” Fly, people. Of course, fly. Because it makes sense to see THIS ALL, even if you don’t have money for restaurants and pasta from Pierre Hermé. To hell with them. That's not what Paris is about. Any beautiful city is not in this. And in your wide open eyes.

In spring, summer or even autumn, everyday Parisians go picnic: with family, friends, boy/girlfriends or alone, they do it with music, wine, candles and baguettes. In Paris, a picnic could happen on every corner: on a bench in the park, in one of the many beautiful parks and squares, or (Parisian specialty) on the banks of the Seine. So, how to picnic in Paris?

In spring, summer and autumn, on any day of the week, Parisians go on a picnic: in large groups, in couples or alone, with music, baguettes and candles. In Paris, you can have a picnic on almost every corner: on a bench in a park, a stone's throw from the noisy streets, in one of the many parks, or, which is especially typical for Paris, on the banks of the Seine. So, the recipe for the perfect picnic in Paris.

Where/Where

Parks/Parks

Metro: Monceau, line 2

Park Monceau is one of the most bourgeois in Paris. Located in the 17th district, close to the Arc de Triomphe, the park is surrounded by private residences and hotels particuliers, and almost hidden from tourists. Therefore, the public here mainly consists of Parisians: families or groups of friends who are spending here their time picnicking, playing badminton, or simply strolling the pages of magazines/books. I love this park for its very Parisian attitude.

Parc Monceau is one of the most bourgeois in Paris, located in the 17th arrondissement, in close proximity to the Arc de Triomphe. The park is surrounded by private residences and houses, so it is practically hidden from tourists. Therefore, it is mainly Parisians who spend their time here - families or groups of friends have big picnics here for the whole day, play badminton barefoot, leaf through magazines and books and just have a very picturesque time. I like this park because here you can see real, indigenous Parisians. With their habits, weaknesses and joys.

Metro/RER: Luxembourg, line B RER

Luxembourg Garden founded in 1612 by Maria Medici, today is a unique green place in the heart of “true” left-bank Paris. People come here to play chess, or tennis, or badminton; they come here to enjoy the live-music or sail the rented boats in the pond. Hundreds of green chairs are scattered throughout the park in order to offer you a sit or arrange a wonderful picnic.

The Luxembourg Gardens, founded in 1612 by Marie de Medici, today is a unique site in the very center of historical and “real Paris”: here Parisians play chess, tennis, gather around the summer verandas for mini-concerts, launch boats in the pond, and just doze on the comfortable green lounge chairs scattered throughout the park. The garden is located on 25 hectares (of which 21 are open to everyone), there are no lawns or picnic areas, but there are many steps, benches and chairs, which are also very comfortable for a wonderful picnic.

Metro: Laumiere, line 5

This park is one of the largest in Paris. Here you`ll find hectars of lawns, a pond and even a pretty pavilion high on the stone hill which offers a panorama view to the northern Paris and Montmartre.Buttes Chaumont has its own waterfall hidden in a stone cave and even a small puppet theater : a tiny one, but cute. During the summer they perform a short spectacle here starting from 5 p.m. everyday.

This park is one of the largest in Paris: hectares of lawns, a lake, a round gazebo high on the mountain in the very center of the park, which offers a panoramic view of the northern part of Paris and Montmartre. Buttes Chaumont has plenty of space to sit by the water by the lake, or on the hills in the sun. This park even has its own waterfall, hidden in a cool grotto and a real puppet theater: very tiny, but that makes it even cuter. In the summer there are performances every day at 17:00.

Metro: Ecole Militaire, line 8

Picnic under the Eiffel Tower is an incredible, magical experience, which should have everyone who is in Paris at the picnic season (from about April to October). There are a lot of tourists, pick-pockets, wine and cigarette sellers, but still, an evening picnic on the Champ de Mars, with a glass of wine and a warm, pleasant company will for long remain in the memories as the best in life.

The Champ de Mars is a must-see for any tourist. A picnic under the Eiffel Tower, especially in the evening when it lights up, is simply an indescribable, magical experience that everyone who finds themselves in Paris during the picnic season (that is, from approximately April to October) should experience. There are a lot of tourists here, a lot of cooks, sellers of wines, cigarettes, Afro-French people selling souvenirs. In general, there is a lot of things without which today’s Paris would cease to be Paris. But, I insist that an evening picnic on the Champ de Mars, with a glass of wine and in a warm, pleasant company, will remain in the memories for a very long time as the best in life.

Other parks / Other parks:

Metro/ RER: Cite Universitaire, line B RER

Situated far from the city center, in the 14th district of Paris, this pretty park is often crowded by the students from the largest Parisian campus (Cite Universitaire) from right across the street.

A fairly calm park, as far away from the center of Paris as possible. Here you will meet crowds of students from the largest campus, Cite Universitaire, located directly across the road from the park.

Metro/ RER: Avenue Foch, line C RER and Boulogne – Jean Jaurès, line 10

Don`t let its reputation stop you: by day the Bois de Boulogne is a very bourgeois and calm park, where you can rent a boat and have a romantic trip around the lake.

And don’t let its reputation stop you - during the day the Bois de Boulogne is a very bourgeois park, where, by the way, you can rent a boat and ride on the lake.

Metro: Chateau de Vincennes, line 1

Bois de Vincennes (Vincennes Forest) is officially the largest Parisian Park, and not only park! Here you can spend the whole day visiting the Vincennes castle (Chateau de Vincennes), or recently opened zoo, or stunning in its beauty Parc Floral with the great collection of plants and trees from all over the world, and as a bonus the peacocks walking freely spreading their gorgeous tails.

Huge in size, the Vincennes Forest is Vincennes Castle, a wonderful, recently opened zoo, and Parc Floral, stunning in its beauty. There is an entrance fee to Floral Park in the summer, but it is definitely worth it - there is incredibly beautiful vegetation from all over the world, a bonus - peacocks that walk freely around the park with their gorgeous tails spread.

Metro: Tuileries, line 1

In a few steps from the Louvre, Jardin des Tuileries (Tuileries` Garden) is perhaps the most tourist park in Paris. In summer an amusement park comes to Tuileries for a pretty great experience (and great panoramas) from the chained carousel and ferris wheel, but also cotton candy and other delights.

A stone's throw from the Louvre, this is perhaps the most touristy park in Paris. The garden is located in the very heart of the city; in the summer, an amusement park with chain carousels, a Ferris wheel, cotton candy and other delights comes to Tuulry.

On the river banks/ On the banks of the Seine

Metro: Pont Neuf, line 7

Located on the edge of the island Cité under the oldest bridge of Paris (Pont Neuf), the Square du Vert-Galant is one of the most romantic tourist destinations for walks and picnic. From here you`ll have a stunning panorama of the Louvre, Pont Neuf, and even a piece of the Eiffel Tower.

Situated on the edge of the island of Cité, under the oldest bridge in Paris, Pont Neuf, this square is one of the most romantic tourist places for walks and picnics. It is from here that a panorama of the Louvre, the New Bridge, and even a piece of the Eiffel Tower opens up.

Metro/RER: Cite, line 4 and Saint Michel-Notre Dame, line B RER

Montebello quay is located along the Ile de la Cite (Cite island) and becomes one of the favorite places for the morning and evening runs, long sunset walks and, of course, summer picnics. Montebello quay is incredibly picturesque as it offers a splendid view of Notre Dame de Paris.

The Montebello embankment stretches on the left bank, the Rive Gauche, along the Ile de la Cité - and in the summer it becomes one of the most favorite places for morning and evening jogging, walks and, of course, picnics. This embankment is incredibly picturesque: from here you can see Notre Dame and you can set your watch by the sound of its bells. It is always lively here, every few minutes a boat with tourists sails by and the Parisian atmosphere covers you with a warm summer wave.

Other quay and banks / Other embankments:

Under the bridge of Alexander III you`ll find a couple of boats slash bars “parked” here for summer; but also many open-air cafes and terraces always full of people thanks to its fun atmosphere and good music. Great place for after-work drink or a relaxing Friday evening/night.

Under the Alexander III Bridge (Russian Bridge) there are many bar boats “parked”, where parties are held almost every day. Opposite them are summer cafes and terraces, always crowded with people, thanks to their cheerful atmosphere and good music. Great place for after-work or a relaxed Friday evening (and night).

A 20 minutes walking from the city center, the atmosphere here is about the same as under Alexander III bridge: lots of different open-air cafes and cheerful atmosphere. On the quay François Mauriac, the Parisians are sitting on a terrace or picnic by the river. Check also the legendary barge Rosa Bonheur – cheerful, unpretentious and relaxed boat / bar / club

Located much further from the center than the previous one, the atmosphere here is about the same as that of Alexander III - many different summer cafes (there is a huge choice here - from hookah to burgers) and a cheerful atmosphere. On the François Mauriac embankment, Parisians sit both in cafes and have a picnic on their own right by the water. This is where the legendary peniche (barge) Rosa Bonheur is moored Rosa Bonheur - a fun, unpretentious and relaxed boat/bar/club

What / What

What do you need for a picnic? Each will have its own list, depending on the time of day, your preferences and company. Still, the basic set stays often pretty the same:

• Plaid or blanket: always much cozier, and warmer to sit on your own blanket, than on ground / grass / bench (unfortunately not always clean)
• Corkscrew: France is a wines country
• Napkins
• Tableware: glasses, knife.
• Bottle of water
• Sunglasses

Then it’s up to you what your picnic will look like: Cheese, charcuteries, wines and baguettes; or sweet with buns, croissants, macarons and jams; or fruit with berries, juices and salads. Here are also a couple of delivery services that will bring your picnic to you in park or any other place in the city:

Parispicnic.com offers a choice of two types of picnic: the Classique (with wine, cheeses and charcuteries) or the Chic (Champagne, foie gras and macarons)

Le pique-nique by Frichti pretty awesome delivery service for picnics, which could bring you anything from baskets, corkscrew, blankets and dishes to cheese selection, sausages, wines, juices and ciders

Deliveroo.fr unlike the previous two services, Deliveroo is just a delivery service for food, but very popular, effective and, most importantly, fast, because delivered by cyclists and rollers with no traffic jams.

What do you need for a picnic? A question that may seem obvious. Everyone will have their own list, depending on the time of day, culinary preferences and company. But still, the basic set always remains the same:

• Blanket or blanket: it’s always much cozier, warmer and more pleasant to sit on a blanket than on a warm, but still bare and, unfortunately, not always perfectly clean, earth/paving stone/bench
• Corkscrew: after all, France is a country of wines. Therefore, almost no picnic is complete without wines: rose, dry white, red; The French know a lot about them from an early age. Therefore, even if suddenly you forgot the corkscrew, most likely you can easily borrow it from a picnic neighbor who has learned from experience.
• Wipes dry and wet: this is also a personal matter, but also a matter of hygiene.
• Dishes: glasses or glasses (any supermarket sells a set of disposable glasses), knife.
• Bottle of water
• Sunglasses

By the way, if the idea of ​​a picnic came to you suddenly, and you have no desire to deal with the whole organization, in Paris there are services for delivering picnics to parks or any other places in the city, for example:

Parispicnic.com offers a choice of two types of picnic: Classique (with wine, cheeses and sausages) or Chic (with champagne, foie gras and macarons)

Le pique-nique by Frichti is an incredibly convenient picnic delivery service that really delivers everything: from a basket, corkscrew, blanket and dishes to a selection of cheeses, sausages, wines, juices and ciders

Deliveroo.fr, unlike the two previous services, Deliveroo is just a food delivery service, but it is very popular, effective and, most importantly, fast, because delivery is carried out by cyclists who are not afraid of any traffic jams.

When / When

In the parks you can lay on the grass which is much more comfortable than the stone paving on quays. The parks are much nicer on weekdays than on weekends when they are often full of families and children (so be prepared for a lively atmosphere of children’s birthdays). On Sunday is would be better to arrange a picnic on the river bank where the public mostly consists of young folks, musicians and cheerful companies. The atmosphere on the quays is wonderful: warm air, the endless buzz of conversation and laughter and music.

And last picnic tip: while preparing your own, act like real Parisians: with some sort of careless chic. After all, Paris itself is a magnificent scenery, where the perfect picnic is guaranteed by default.

On weekends, especially Sundays, families gather in the parks, so be prepared for a lively atmosphere at children's parties. On weekends, it’s better to have a picnic on the embankment, where mostly young people, musicians and just fun groups gather. The atmosphere on the embankments is wonderful: warm air, an endless buzz of conversation and laughter, music and relaxed fun.

The parks are cooler and closer to nature. Here you can sit on the grass, which is much more comfortable than the paving stones on the embankments. The parks are much more pleasant on weekdays, when the majority of Parisians are at work. Although in the summer, there are a lot of people who use the lunch break as an excuse for a picnic in the nearest park: so don’t be surprised if a man in a suit settles down on the grass with you.

In general, in your preparations for a picnic, do as real Parisians do: with a bit of casual chic, without going overboard. After all, Paris itself is a magnificent scenery, where, with whom and whenever you have your ideal picnic.

Spring and summer are the time for Parisian picnics. The French take a basket of food with them and sit on the grass in parks, squares and even on embankments. So, where is the best place for summer gatherings?

Champ de Mars

A favorite place for both Paris itself and tourists is. Certainly! After all, it's at the foot of it. In addition, it is open 24 hours a day.

Metro: Ecole Militaire or La Motte Piquet Grenelle

The largest park in Paris is located in the west of the city. Here you can have a picnic and take a boat ride.

Metro: Porte Dauphine

Embankments and bridges of the Seine

The Ponts des Arts and Solferino (next to the Tuileries Gardens) offer magnificent views of the city, and these bridges are also pedestrian. In addition, Parisians like to settle down on the concrete embankments of the river.

Metro: Sité, Pont Neuf or Odeon

Bois de Vincennes and the Park of Flowers

A less famous place than the Bois de Boulogne, but no less pleasant. The huge park, castle and flower meadows will not leave you indifferent. The park is open until 9 pm, so take this into account.

Metro: Château de Vincennes or Bérault

Canal Saint Martin

A tranquil place, favored by the French. Here you can meet ordinary Parisians, bohemians and the bourgeoisie.

Metro: République or Stalingrad

This place in Paris is more reminiscent of a village than a capital of fashion and refined taste. But the picnic spot here is quite nice.

There is also a wonderful pedestrian bridge in the Bercy area.

Metro: Bercy

Lawns of Breteuil

Lawns nearby. Beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower and many other city attractions. It’s also the Champ de Mars, but there are far fewer people.

Metro: Ségur, Pasteur, ou Sèvres Lecourbe

Bad picnic spots:

: Only three clearings are open for recreation.

: staying on lawns is prohibited

Enjoy your holiday and bon appetit!

When else if not now? Pack your basket, grab your favorite picnic blanket and head out into nature! "ZagraNitsa" offers an overview of 10 locations for summer family leisure in the fresh air in Paris.

Jardin Frederic Dard

Price: specify

Located in the heart of Montmartre, the Wild Park is an iconic place. It was here that many great artists of the 19th century met for the first time. According to the landscaping plan approved by the head of the city's architectural department, the authorities strive to preserve the bucolic character of the park. Plants have been selected here for decades, and many of them have been preserved from the time the garden was founded.

This is an ideal place to discuss ideas and share experiences while sitting on the grass and drinking wine. And many French people like to come here for barbecues.

Price: without a guide - free, with a guide - 8 euros

The park consists of three “gardens”: Jardin Romantique with ponds, Parterres planted with flowers and shrubs, and Prairie consisting of spacious lawns dotted with trees. My eyes are wide open! It’s especially nice to go here with friends or family, because the place is perfect for a picnic in a large group. There are charming landscapes here: an orchard, a greenhouse, greenhouses, a garden with lanterns, a rose garden and a labyrinth (“fragrant garden”). Why not forget about everything and go feed the ducks on the shore of the pond?

Parc Clichy-Batignolles Martin Luther King

Price: for free

This green area is located in the 17th arrondissement. The park, consisting of two parts of 10.8 and 4 hectares, was opened to visitors in 2007. Now work is underway on it again. When they are completed (tentatively this year), Clichy-Batignolles Martin Luther King will become the largest green oasis in the 17th arrondissement and the eighth largest in Paris.

The park is located in the very heart of the area. The main gate opens onto Rue Cardinet and Brochant metro station. Here you can not only sit comfortably on the lawn, but also entertain everyone: Clichy-Batignolles has a skate park, basketball court and children's play area.

If you come alone, it will be especially pleasant to dip your feet in the river and talk to yourself.

Jardin Anne Franck

Price: specify

Here you can enjoy natural aromas in one of the greenest areas of the capital. The garden is divided into three zones. Upon entering you find yourself in an Art Nouveau style area where there is ample shade even at midday. The road then leads into the "historic garden", whose green tunnels are reminiscent of the arboreal labyrinths of Versailles. After going through the hole in the wall, you will find yourself in the “fruit zone”, or “living garden”. It has playgrounds for children, lawns for dining, and a community garden. In a secluded corner of the park you can meet a group of Parisians doing yoga.

Jardin de l'Arsenal

Price: specify

Its convenient location makes the garden popular among walkers, who will never miss the opportunity to lie down on the lawn opposite the canal and watch the boats move by.

The artificial reservoir, originally created for commercial use, today serves for boat trips. Up to 230 boats can fit here. If you're a fan of picnics with a view of the water and the sound of the waves instead of the radio, this is definitely the place for you!

Jardin Tino Rossi on the Quai Saint Bernard

Opening hours: around the clock

Price: specify

The garden museum, stretching along the Seine, offers a quiet stroll near the water. Works by famous contemporary sculptors are exhibited here: Brancusi, César, Ipoustéguy, Rougemont, Zadkine, Schoffer, Stahly. Flora lovers also often come here to admire rare plant species and then exchange impressions over dinner in nature.

Small coastal areas turn into dance floors, and young Frenchmen spend unforgettable evenings and nights here.

Parc de l'Hôpital de la Pitié Salpêtrière

Opening hours: around the clock

Price: for free

The garden, located on the other side of the hospital boulevard and thus protected from street noise, is considered a secret oasis of Paris that few know about. Grace and silence reign here. Picnics here are usually arranged by lovers who want to relax alone or surprise their beloved. This place is ideal for gazing at the stars in the summer sky, reading poetry and making inspiring plans over a cup of tea.

Square Maurice Gardette

Opening hours: around the clock

Price: for free

Hidden among the trees and bushes, the gazebo in the 11th arrondissement is the perfect place to get cozy with your family or play cards with friends. This place is very popular among the townspeople: it is a good place to hide from the summer heat. The dome of the gazebo reliably protects from the sun, and large groups of friends spend hot Parisian nights here, breathing in the summer deeply.

L"île Nancy a Andrésy (Nancy Island)

Opening hours: from April to November; Wed-Sun from 10:00 to 19:00

Price: for free

This piece of paradise is located at the confluence of the Seine and Oise. The island is connected to the shore by a bridge overlooking the pier. Nancy will not only give you aesthetic pleasure, but will allow you to touch art - in 2015, the island will become the venue for exhibitions of contemporary sculptors. It is ideal for a picnic and for a walk. Most often, aesthetes and simply amateurs relax here.