Places to discover

Square du Vert-Galant
Henry IV was not considered a Don Juan or a Casanova, simply because they hadn’t been born when he was alive. However, this great king of France was well-known for his amorous exploits. This square, accessible from the steps on the Pont Neuf, carries its royal nickname to great effect and forms the western point of the Île de la Cité. The equestrian statue of the monarch dominates the small garden and forms an intimate haven of calm, or romance – if your heart be so inclined – from which to admire the two banks of the Seine, its bridges and monuments




Port de l’Arsenal
little boats to a harbour master’s office, gulls, and seafood restaurants. Without the Colonne de Juillet rearing its head nearby, one would almost think this marina was a seaside harbour. Sheltered from the river’s ebb and flow by a lock, the canal basin of this former mercantile port links the River Seine with the Canal Saint-Martin. The port provides 180 mooring spots and a picturesque terraced garden where you can step back onto terra firma amid the roses.




Jardin Tino-Rossi
The Saint-Bernard quayside on the Left Bank, between Pont de Sully and Pont d’Austerlitz, has been turned into a pleasant garden featuring works by contemporary artists like Brancusi, César and Gilioli. During the day this outdoor sculpture museum is a paradise for joggers and walkers, while on spring and summer evenings, it becomes an open-air dance floor. Aficionados and beginners from all over the world meet up here to dance the salsa, rock and tango by the waterside. Magical moments guaranteed!