Arguably more so than many other European cities, the high-profile, historic parks of the City of Light are unusually plentiful and famous - Tuileries...Luxembourg (right)...Bois de Vincennes... among hundreds of other lesser known ones. And not only are they popular among locals, but they also offer visitors an extraordinary opportunity to experience another side of Paris, from natural settings that transport you far from the big city, to settings including spectacular architectural, cultural institutions, and a variety of activities.  keep reading