All things floral...

One of my favourite and most beautiful places in Paris, Jardin des Plantes...

I'm sorry, I got a bit over obsessed with floral-photo-taking... they're just so pretty I couldn't resist!

Located on the Rive-Gauche, towards the east of Paris, these gorgeous gardens surround the Natural History Museum. {Closest metro's Quai de la Rappé and Gare d'Austerlitz - although walk, run or vélib is my suggestion!} 

Not only do I adore wondering around the gardens, smelling the sweet scent of summer, only a ten minute run from chez moi, the gardens are a wonder to run laps around. A serene and tranquil environment for any mood. Take a book and park yourself on a bench or take friends, fromage et vin and picnic into the evening. You'll never know who or what you'll come accross, buzzing bees, and nature in all it's forms, including a party of Parisians who chose to take a step back in time {penultimate photo}.

If you're ever in Paris, please go, I promise you you'll be in jardin paradis.

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