One of the first gardens I visited on my recent trip to Paris, the Promenade Plantée runs 4.7 km between Opera Bastille and the bois de Vincennes. It’s built on an old railway line reminiscent of New York’s High Line. It’s a tranquil trail with an amazing rose collection and beautiful views down Parisian boulevards.
All photographs by Sophia Kaplan.
The Secret Garden 
Autrement appelée la Coulée Verte, elle a en réalité inspirée la High Line !
I didn’t know that! Merci Julie.
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