Stroll through the City of Lights to discover its glamour.
There’s no better way to discern a city’s personality than to peruse its neighborhoods on foot, and Paris is no exception. With its meticulous formal gardens, iconic landmarks, and superb architecture, the French capital exudes a sophistication and elegance that’s almost haughty in its prominence.
Whichever side of the Seine serves as your home base, the public gardens cannot be missed. The Tuileries Garden provides the perfect rest after negotiating the Louvre's endless corridors. Its delicate gravel paths, symmetrical planted quadrants, and popular reflecting pool are the ideal spots to regroup in the midst of the bustling 1st Arrondissement. On the Left Bank, Luxembourg Gardens is just as impressive. Tidy gardens are on display here, but weekends are much more social, with Parisians playing tennis, romping on the playground, and listening to open-air concerts.
One of the joys of Paris is that many of its landmarks can be enjoyed without a ticket. While the Arc du Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and Notre-Dame Cathedral (now closed for restoration from the 2019 fire) are superb when viewed from the inside, exterior perspectives can also astound. There are more than 30 bridges in Paris, all offering distinct city views. And when darkness falls, these views transform into magical scenes of carefully illuminated snapshots overseen by the glittering Eiffel Tower.
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