A favorite Parisian pastime is to flâner, or to stroll about aimlessly. So why not use this excuse to act like a native and check out Paris’ parks and gardens?Among the city’s most manicured and impressive gardens are the Tuileries Gardens next to the Louvre museum and the Luxembourg Gardens in the 6th arrondissement (featured photo). This is definitely one of the more romantic things to do in Paris but it can be anything you want it to be. If you’re looking to escape fellow tourists, head to the Buttes Chaumont park in northeastern Paris, where locals go to find great views of the city and relax. Paris takes great pride in its green spaces and considers them gems, so taking some time to enjoy them is definitely one of the best things to do in Paris.