Green tourism: the best places in Paris and its surroundings

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on August 28th, 2020 at 11:25 a.m.
Whether it is for the love of photography, passion for biodiversity or simply to admire the most beautiful actions of nature, we invite you to discover the best green tourism places in Paris and Ile-de-France.

Green tourism in Paris exists! Calling all passionate photographers, budding botanists, ornithologists and other fans of beautiful nature interactions, we have listed our favorite spots in Paris and around to quench your thirst for discovery. Whether it is to gaze at the sky, meet the local fauna, or discover surprising animal sanctuaries, here are unmissable places in Ile-de-France.

Meeting the local wild fauna

You can definitely meet wild fauna in Paris and Ile-de-France. And it is no surprise if we tell you that you are expected in green spaces. Here are those likely to introduce you to the Ile-de-France fauna.

Parisian woods: Bois de VincennesBois de Boulognele parc Floral de Paris.

Among the Île-de-France forests: the Rambouillet forest, the Fontainebleau forest, the Montmorency forest, the Saint-Germain-en-Laye forest, the Malmaison forest.

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If you love beautiful plants

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Under the sky of Paris

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Wildlife parks

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