Tuileries Garden
The Tuileries Garden is located in one of the best neighbourhoods of Paris, the first arrondissement. It can be found between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde. This park is truly fit for royalty as it dates back to 1564 when it was created to be the garden of the Tuileries Palace and then it became a public park after the French Revolution. The garden is complete with fountains, ponds and
stunning flowers.
Champ de Mars
In this natural space it is impossible to forget the city for too long, as the Eiffel Tower stands proudly in direct eyeline of visitors. Despite attracting thousands of visitors, the gardens here still remain very clean. At the Champ de Mars you can appreciate both great views and great architecture. During the 18th century, this park used to be a training ground for those studying in the Ecole Militaire.
Parc de Bagatelle
This park may be not as busy as other parks in the city but it is just as beautiful. On a super sunny day the woods here can provide some much needed shade. Visitors of this park have described the flora as breathtaking thanks to its signature rose garden. The park is very well-maintained so make sure you have your cameras ready to capture the memory of this scenic landscape. Adding to its peaceful nature are the parks many birds which flock here during spring.
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Jardin du Luxembourg
This 17th century park can be found in the 6th arrondissement on the boarder between Saint-Germain-des Pres and the Latin Quater. The inspiration for this garden was taken from the Boboli Gardens in Florence. It covers a total of 25 hectares of land and is split into both French and English gardens. What seperates the gardens is a large pond and geometric forest. There is also an impressive total of 106 statues in this garden.
Parc de Buttes Chaumont
This park is a little out the way as it is in a northeastern suburb, the 19th arrondissement. It is the fifth largest park in Paris and has numerous features which render it unique. These include a suspended bridge, caves and even a waterfall! This park also offers a vairety of high points, so you can appreciate panoramic views of Paris from all angles. A hint of exotic is added to the park’s charm thanks to its indigenous trees and numerous birds.
Palais de Versailles Gardens
Thousands of men took part in creating the gardens at the Palais de Versailles and their efforts are certainly reflected in its extravagant appearance. After all, it did take 40 years for the gardens to be fully complete. As one of the largest gardens ever created, it is home to 372 statues and 55 fountains. From the start of April to the end of October there are even Musical Fountain shows adding entertainment to the grandeur. One of the gardens most striking features is its maze so be prepared to get your cameras ready!
Parc Floral de Paris
Both a botantical garden and a public park, this is a huge natural space in the city located within the Bois de Vincennes in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. It would take half a day for a visitor to fully explore and appreciate this beautiful place. The park provides a great vairety of flowers, butterfly house and even mini golf for entertainment. Compared to the other natural spaces in the city, this is quite an alternative and modern spot as it has only be open since 1969. Given this, it should be no suprise that it also plays host to free music festivals such as the Paris Jazz Festival.
Parc Monceau
In the 8th arrondissement of Paris is the Parc Monceau, a highly popular outdoor space amongst culture lovers. Many talented painters gather here to capture its beauty through art such as Claude Monet or Gustave Caillebotte. This park has also been used as the backdrop for the movie Paris Je t’aime and Tell No One. For film directors and artists to choose this spot out of all the gardens in Paris suggests that it is truly unmissable during springtime.
Parc Montsouris
This park can be found in a quiet corner of southern Paris but it is very much an English style outdoor space. Here you can find wooden pathways, rolling hills and statues. It has just over 1000 trees with some of them being an impressive century old. This park is also child friendly providing entertainment in the form of playgrounds, pony rides and even a traditional puppet theatre. The Parc Montsouris is most ideal for enjoying a picnic or taking part in some sport.