Tuileries Garden

Right in the heart of Paris is Tuileries Garden.  It's a haven for tourist and local alike.  A green space with beautiful surroundings smack dab in the middle of Paris.  Flanked on one side by the almighty Louvre and the other by the historical Place de la Concorde, the garden is a veritable French history lesson.  Not to mention, it has some great views of Paris right from the center of the garden itself (the Louvre, Eiffel Towel, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees).  This makes it a great place for a picnic or to start a walking tour of Paris.  Whatever your choice, be prepared that others will have the same idea as you.  This place is loaded with people almost all the time.  Here are a few photos that show a quick 360 degree view of Paris from the garden.