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Square du Vert Galant - this triangular green patch, situated at the western end of the Ile de la Cité, offers a splendid view of the Louvre.
Arènes de Lutèce - surrounded by greenery, the ruins of the city's Gallo-Roman amphitheatre form a picturesque setting at the heart of the busy Quartier Latin.
Square Viviani - adjacent to the small medieval church of St-Julien-le-Pauvre, on the Left Bank, it shelters Paris's oldest tree. Admire the delightful view of Notre-Dame.
Jardin du Luxembourg - situated a stone's throw from the Sorbonne, this attractive French-style garden is traditionally the favourite haunt of students and lovers, who particularly favour the area surrounding the Fontaine de Médicis, named after Marie de Médicis, who commissioned the Palais du Luxembourg (now the Senate) and the gardens.
Jardin du Palais-Royal - walking under the arches into the garden is like taking a journey back in time: the noise of traffic fades away and the visual impression is one of 18th-century elegance and harmony.
Parc Monceau - this English-style park is scattered with 18th-century follies. Combine a quiet stroll here with a visit to the nearby Musée Nissim de Camondo and Musée Cernuschi.
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