Love Paris? Then you''ll love these 5 freebies!

• Here are five things that prove that the city of romance knows better than most the best things in life are free.
  
• 1. Tuileries Gardens. In search of a haven away from the stresses of the city? Paris has just the answer with the Tuileries Gardens - sitting tranquilly in the heart of the capital between the Louvre Museum and the Place de la Concorde. Looking down the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, the 400-year-old gardens offer not only one of the best city-views in the world, but a place to relax with ornate fountains, magical statues and fresh air. Despite their age, the old public gardens keep their eye on the younger generation, boasting a wonderful children's play area and a carnival in summer.  Read more HERE.

  

  Paris Plages or Paris Beaches, is a free summer event that transforms several spots along the Seine river into complete beaches. 

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