Parisian Parks

With everything Paris has to offer, my favorite thing about her is still the parks. The perfect place for a picnic with friends, a lazy afternoon spent with a book, or a morning run to burn off some of those croissants, you can do practically everything but spend the night. And believe me, if I could figure out some way to set up a tent or cozy up in a sleeping bag, I don't think I would ever leave. I found myself in two of my favorite parks today, the first Jardin du Luxembourg, where I spent the afternoon reading the new (used) book I picked up at nearby San Francisco Book Co. (I actually bought three because I just couldn't choose and the prices are so good!) Then later, I went for a sunset run through Parc Monceau. Ahhhh... good day. I have made a resolution to discover some new parks in Paris, and maybe I'll even come up with some new favorites. Although Luxembourg and Monceau will be hard to beat. Rumor has it Parc des Buttes Chaumont is supposed to be amazing with its own waterfall and lake, and the free jazz concerts in the Bois de Vincennes start in a few weeks. Did I mention the city also offers free WIFI at all city parks for anyone out and about with a laptop? Awesome. Sprawling lawns, sublime flower beds, what's not to love? In my opinion, Paris has the best parks around. Proving, you don't have to go far to get a break from the grind of city living. And if you are out and about it Paris, chances are you will happen upon one, according to one source, there are over 400!