V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Aug 22, 2014

Jardin Du Luxembourg… Where The Parisians Hide Out

Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, Vicki Archer, French Essence


August in Paris… The Parisians are hiding out.

In the Jardin du Luxembourg.


Reading, sunning, chatting… playing with their children… the park was in holiday mode.

Few runners enjoying their daily workout or workers speedily cutting through the grounds to their offices.

Just a relaxed bunch who appeared not to have a care in the world.


Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, Vicki Archer, French Essence


Jardin du Luxembourg is a favourite of mine in every season.

The expanse, the grandeur… the florals.

The way the gardeners plant up the urns… especially in Autumn… enthuses me to become more creative, more colourful in my plantings.


Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, Vicki Archer, French Essence


I admire the way the park transitions into perfectly trimmed allées and gravel pathways.

A study in symmetry and simplicity

Secret corners for sweet talk… for solitude or for nothing at all.


Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, Vicki Archer, French Essence


Most of all I enjoy observing.

The Parisian custom of sitting quietly… of being content… of living in that moment.

The park is their private garden, the rest of the world appears superfluous.

In many public spaces… I have noticed the same contemplation.


The Parisians have the ability to make it their own… xv


Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, Vicki Archer, French Essence


Parisian Promenades

Jardin des Tuileries

rue de Rivoli,

75001, Paris


Jardin du Luxembourg

2 rue Auguste Compte

75006, Paris


Jardin des Plantes

36 rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire

2 rue Buffon, place Valhubert

 57 rue Cuvier

75005,  Paris


Parc des Buttes Charmont

rue Botzaris

75019, Paris


Parc de Belleville

rue Piat

75020, Paris


Parc André Citröen

rue Balard, rue Saint-Charles, quai André Citroën

75015, Paris


Le Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil

3 avenue de la Porte d’Auteuil
750016, Paris

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