Parks & Gardens

Escape to Paris’s largest green space, where a medieval château, working farm, Buddhist temple, and endless woodland trails await on the eastern edge of the city.

Stretching from the Louvre to Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Garden is Paris’s most central green space. Here’s how to experience this historic royal park like a Parisian.

From sailboats on the grand basin to secret corners and the Senate palace, the Luxembourg Gardens offer a masterclass in Parisian elegance and leisure.

Perched in the 19th arrondissement, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont offers cliffs, waterfalls, a Roman-style temple, and sweeping views—Paris’s most theatrical green space.

Tucked away in the 8th arrondissement, Parc Monceau offers Renaissance arches, Belle Époque charm, and a glimpse of aristocratic Paris far from the tourist crowds.

Beyond the Luxembourg Gardens and the Tuileries lies one of Paris’s most rewarding green spaces: the Jardin des Plantes, where botanical gardens, natural history museums, and a small zoo create a hidden world in the 5th arrondissement.

Long before New York’s High Line, Paris created the world’s first elevated park. Here’s how to explore the Promenade Plantée, a hidden green corridor above the streets of the 12th arrondissement.

From puppet shows to apple orchards, discover the hidden corners and timeless rituals of the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris’s most beloved Left Bank garden.

From royal palace grounds to beloved public park, the Tuileries offers tree-lined allées, world-class sculptures, and perfect views. Here’s how to explore it like a local.

Beyond the bustling streets and historic mansions, the Marais hides some of Paris’s most enchanting private gardens. Here’s how to find them and when they’re open to visitors.