Paris's Best Parks for a Chill Midway Meetup

When the sun is shining in Paris, there's no better place to be than one of its beautiful parks. They are the city's collective backyard, perfect for a picnic, a stroll, or just lying in the grass and chatting with friends. A park is often the easiest, cheapest, and most relaxing place for a meetup.

But which park to choose? Here are our top picks that serve as excellent midway points.

1. The Most Chic: Jardin du Luxembourg (6th)

This is the quintessential Parisian park. With its beautiful formal gardens, the Medici Fountain, ponds for sailing model boats, and the stunning Luxembourg Palace, it's a place of beauty and relaxation. There are even free-to-use chairs you can move around to create your perfect hangout spot.

• The Vibe: Elegant, relaxed, and quintessentially Parisian.
• Midway Status: Located on the Rive Gauche but very central, it's a fantastic and accessible option.

2. The Most Royal: Jardin des Tuileries (1st)

Stretching between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries is a grand, formal garden designed by the same person who designed the gardens of Versailles. It's a fantastic place for a walk and offers iconic views.

• The Vibe: Grand, historic, and right in the center of the action.
• Midway Status: It couldn't be more central, making it an ideal midway point for almost any Rive Gauche/Rive Droite meetup.

3. The Most Romantic: Parc Monceau (8th)

This park is a little different. It's filled with architectural follies: an Egyptian pyramid, a Roman colonnade, a Dutch windmill. It's less formal and has a charming, romantic feel, beloved by locals.

• The Vibe: Surprising, romantic, and a local's secret.
• Midway Status: A great choice for those living in the western and northwestern arrondissements like the 8th, 16th, and 17th.