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How to Take a Nap in Paris:the Best Free Places.

How to Take a Nap in Paris:the Best Free Places.

Snoozing in Paris is a luxury. Discover our 5 favorite places to rest in peace and for free.

According to a very serious study carried out by American researchers at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, taking a nap would make you intelligent. It would indeed increase the mental faculties.

We have selected for you the 5 clever places to take a nap in Paris, according to criteria of free, comfort and calm.

1. On a bench in the Jardin des Tuileries

Open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Jardin des Tuileries is the ideal place to rest after lunch or at the end of the day. On a bench or in the famous reclining chairs near the pools, the place is quiet during the week and totally free!

2. At the top of the steps of the Butte Montmartre

Once the steps have been climbed, it is very pleasant to rest on the small plots of lawn in order to contemplate the view of all of Paris. Rather comfortable, calm is not guaranteed insofar as the area is quite touristy. To do as well early in the morning as for a magnificent sunset!

3. On the roofs of the Notre-Dame church

In the same spirit, what a pleasure to treat yourself to a siesta after climbing the 422 steps of this magnificent church. Admission is free for those under 25, otherwise it's 8 euros. By resting on a bench in the middle of the gargoyles, the change of scenery is guaranteed! It's a popular place for tourists, so it's up to you to find a quiet spot...

4. In the Buttes Chaumont park

A true haven of peace, this secluded park is the ideal place for an extended siesta between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. The spaces are very green, mountainous limit. Near the lake, the siesta effect in the middle of nature is guaranteed!

5. In the Beaubourg library

Renowned cultural space, it is less so for its great calm and its many places available to rest in complete serenity. Do not hesitate to take advantage of one of the small boxes present everywhere in the library. You don't even need to take a book! (Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.).

Last tip, during your sunny naps, don't forget to watch out for sunburn!

Savings achieved

As we have just seen, it is possible to rest in magnificent places all over Paris without spending a penny! No need to buy a coffee to sit in a bar or a terrace, especially since calm and comfort will not necessarily be there...

We have tested some of them but remain convinced that there are still many others to discover.

So, if you too have a magical spot to share, share it with our whole smart community!