Explore Parisians' favorite summer destinations - the top three parks in Paris.

Luxembourg Gardens: Located in the Latin Quarter in the center of Paris, it is close to the university district on the left bank of the Seine and is a place for local residents to take a leisurely stroll. The most eye-catching building in the park is an Italian Baroque building: the Luxembourg Palace. It has been the seat of the French Senate since the 19th century and can now be visited by appointment. Sometimes, temporary art exhibitions are held here. The smaller palace next to the Luxembourg Palace is the Petit Luxembourg Palace, the residence of the President of the Senate. The entire park and the two palaces were built by Marie de Medici, queen of Henry IV. After Henry IV was assassinated, the Medici assisted his youngest son Louis XIII in governing the country. As the new king grew older, he became increasingly intolerant of the Queen Regent. The Queen Mother then purchased land here and built the Luxembourg Palace. Missing her homeland of Italy, the park and palace were modeled after the Pitti Palace in Florence where she spent her teenage years. There are lots of grey-green metal chairs and lounge chairs around the pond. When the weather is good, many Parisians and tourists sit here to bask in the sun and read books. Many Parisians remember their childhood as days spent sailing in ponds and watching puppet shows in parks. This tradition has been preserved to this day. When they grew up, they also brought their children here. The adults who still retained a bit of their childishness ran around the pond with their children, chasing their own boats. The puppet theater and carousel in the park have been around since the 19th century. Shooting direction: There are many green chairs in the park, which can be reasonably placed in the big pool or between the statues Place des Vosges: The name itself carries an indescribable aristocratic atmosphere. It is not only the oldest square in Paris, but also a treasure of French history and art. Imagine that from 1605 to 1612, Henry IV planned and built this land himself, and every red brick carried his beautiful vision for the future of Paris. Today, standing here, one can still hear the whispers of history and feel the elegance and tranquility that spans centuries. The square design of the square is like a dazzling diamond inlaid on the map of Paris. The 39 red brick buildings are closely connected and form a circle, like warriors guarding this land. These buildings are not only beautiful in appearance, but also contain countless stories and secrets, waiting to be explored and discovered by those who are interested. Walking into the Place des Vosges, you will find that every detail here has been carefully crafted. The design of the street-facing arcades is unique among the many squares in Paris, providing pedestrians with a place to shelter from the sun and rain. The neatly arranged high windows and the square brick decorations on the facades add a musical rhythm to this group of buildings, making people stop to appreciate them and linger on. Shooting direction: There are many people in the Place des Vosges who will spread mats on the ground for picnics, reading or lying down. Tuileries Garden: Located between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde in the center of Paris, you can take photos with the Olympic flame stand there, where the main torch of this Olympic Games will be lit. Today, many statues can be seen in the Tuileries Garden, which is known as an "open-air museum". Beech trees, Lebanese fir and colorful flowers bring tranquility to the Tuileries Garden, bronze sculptures add a solemn atmosphere, and the overall neat and refreshing landscape design is a typical feature of French gardens. Sitting by the large pond in the garden, leaning against the Seine, or drinking a cup of coffee in an open-air cafe is the best way to experience Parisian leisure. Shooting direction: There are also many green lounge chairs around the pool. You can use a telephoto lens to shoot from the opposite side of the pool.