Gardens of Paris Sketchbook

Though, relative to its size, Paris has fewer parks than many other densely built capitals, few big cities can boast such a rich variety of gardens possesing such a diversity of plants and shapes. This is thanks to its history and climate.

In Parisian parks the picturesque is mingled with the geometrical, ultra-modern designs and styles with layouts centuries old.

So thoroughly acclimatised are the exotic species in these gardens that they have become common plants. And we shouldn’t overlook ...