This exquisite 60-acre oasis, created in the 17th century, attracts lovers, students, families, and local workers and residents who come to walk the gracious paths or simply sit. Somewhat formal, the lawns, flower beds, and fountains beg to be

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This exquisite 60-acre oasis, created in the 17th century, attracts lovers, students, families, and local workers and residents who come to walk the gracious paths or simply sit. Somewhat formal, the lawns, flower beds, and fountains beg to be photographed, and shady spots under groves of trees abound. The park is popular not just for its visual elegance but for activities from pony rides and chess to tennis courts. Watching people from all walks of Parisian life, however, may be the most rewarding way to spend time here—in addition to smooching and cuddling, of course.

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