The Champ de Mars, named after the Campus Martius (Mars Field) in Rome, as a tribute to the Greek God of war, is a wide tree-lined lawn area located between the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire. Located in the 7th arrondissement on the left bank, the lawns were first used as a drilling and marching grounds by the French military.
Today the Champ de Mars is public space enjoyed by everyone.
The Champ de Mars was host to some of our classes, picnics and other public celebrations we experienced while in Paris.
During the summer, government sponsored childcare programs offer entertaining and educational programs for children three to six years old. Like our class, children enjoyed the beauty and open space on the Champ de Mars.
Trying to focus on class, we were forced to pause and look at the breathtaking bride and groom strolling across the Champ de Mar creating memories with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop. This was my first, and favorite Paris bride. For the rest of the trip, I kept my eyes open for a chance to capture more brides. 