Monday, July 7, 2014

Paris A-Z: Z is for Zen in the City

Paris A to Z: Zen in the City

The Sassy Guide to the City of Light


As an American living in Paris for nearly 9 years, I have plenty of words of wisdom to share about this glorious, yet sometimes frustrating, city. Each weekday this month I will share my thoughts on some of the best stuff to do in Paris.

Paris is a bustling metropolis with people everywhere - walking, driving, pushing, smoking, shopping, eating, falling in love. It's mostly wonderful.

But sometimes you need a break. And you can't always afford to (either because of time or money) leave the city. Thankfully, Paris has some amazing parks that provide a little tranquility.

My favorite is Buttes de Chaumont, a former rock quarry converted into a city park. There's a lake, rolling hills, and even a cave with a waterfall. All with beautiful Parisian buildings overlooking it. Picnic anyone?

Well, sniff, it's the last day of the Paris A to Z series. Hope you enjoyed it!

Check out the full series:
Paris A to Z: A is for Pont Alexandre III
Paris A to Z: B is for Boulangerie
Paris A to Z: C is for Chateau de Vincennes
Paris A to Z: D is for Drinks
Paris A to Z: E is for Eiffel Tower
Paris A to Z: F is for Fondue
Paris A to Z: G is for La Grande Epicerie
Paris A to Z: H is for Haussmann Architecture
Paris A to Z: I is for Ile St. Louis
Paris A to Z: J is for Jim Morrison's Grave
Paris A to Z: K is for Kir Royale
Paris A to Z: L is for The Long Hop
Paris A to Z: M is for Métro
Paris A to Z: N is for Notre Dame
Paris A to Z: O is for Musée d'Orsay
Paris A to Z: P is for Promenade Plantée
Paris A to Z: Q is for Quaint Shops
Paris A to Z: R is for Romance
Paris A to Z: S is for Sacre Coeur
Paris A to Z: T is for Trousseau
Paris A to Z: U is for Un Reve
Paris A to Z: V is for Vin
Paris A to Z: W is for Walking
Paris A to Z: X is for Expats
Paris A to Z: Y is for Court Yards
Paris A to Z: Z is for Zen in the City

Escape to Paris

Vicki Lesage, Author