The most unusual parks and gardens in Paris

Published by La Rédac · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on May 27th, 2022 at 11:19 a.m.
Feel like discovering another side of Paris? This time, we offer you to go and discover the most unusual parks and gardens in town, great green places likely to surprise you.

Please, never underrate Paris. In terms of surprises, the French capital has a lot in store! If you usually roam around the most iconic parks and gardens, perhaps would you like to discover more unusual places?

It is perfect since Paris is filled with original parks and gardens likely to surprise you. From unknown places to spots where nature is queen, including gardens looking like a wonderland, there are many quirky green spaces you can enjoy in Paris!

On the condition you know where to go... Alright, let us be nice, so you cna have a relaxing and amazing spring-summer, here are our best deals. These green places are the perfect location to have a relaxing time with friends, or on your own, read a good book, and even have a photo shoot surrounded by hundreds of flowers unveiling their greatest assets and brightest colors.

Shall we go on a walk, then? Here we go!

Quirky parks and gardens in Paris and around:

Le parc Georges Brassens, pour se croire à la campagne dans le 15e - image00052Le parc Georges Brassens, pour se croire à la campagne dans le 15e - image00052Le parc Georges Brassens, pour se croire à la campagne dans le 15e - image00052Le parc Georges Brassens, pour se croire à la campagne dans le 15e - image00052 Georges Brassens Park, a bubble of countryside in the 15th arrondissement
It's not - by far - the best-known of our major Parisian parks, not very popular compared to giants like Parc de la Villette or Parc des Buttes Chaumont. And yet, the Parc Georges Brassens is particularly exotic, bucolic and poetic, and is always worth a visit. [Read more]

La Coulée verte, la promenade insolite de la Bastille à VincennesLa Coulée verte, la promenade insolite de la Bastille à VincennesLa Coulée verte, la promenade insolite de la Bastille à VincennesLa Coulée verte, la promenade insolite de la Bastille à Vincennes La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes
Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. [Read more]

Le Parc Floral, un magnifique écrin de verdure à ParisLe Parc Floral, un magnifique écrin de verdure à ParisLe Parc Floral, un magnifique écrin de verdure à ParisLe Parc Floral, un magnifique écrin de verdure à Paris The Parc Floral de Paris Vincennes, its sublime gardens and events
The Parc Floral is the largest park in Paris, located in the Bois de Vincennes, a stone's throw from the Château. In addition to its superb vegetation, it's a giant park with outdoor games for children, mini-golf, Rosalie rides, exhibitions and sales, shows, a butterfly hothouse and many other treasures. [Read more]

Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, le jardin exotique à Paris -  A7C6870Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, le jardin exotique à Paris -  A7C6870Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, le jardin exotique à Paris -  A7C6870Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, le jardin exotique à Paris -  A7C6870 The Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, an unusual hidden garden of exotic treasures
Do you know the Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale René-Dumont? This exotic place steeped in history, hidden away in the Bois de Vincennes? We'll take you on a tour of this unusual garden with its many exotic treasures. [Read more]

Les jardins des Archives, un écrin de verdure au cœur de ParisLes jardins des Archives, un écrin de verdure au cœur de ParisLes jardins des Archives, un écrin de verdure au cœur de ParisLes jardins des Archives, un écrin de verdure au cœur de Paris The gardens of the Archives Nationales, a hidden gem in Paris
In the heart of the Marais district, there's an enchanted garden that Parisians often pass by in ignorance. And yet, once you discover the gardens of the Archives Nationales and their 8,000 m2 of greenery, you wonder how you could have missed it! [Read more]

Le parc de l'Île Verte à Chatenay-Malabry - nos photos - image00553Le parc de l'Île Verte à Chatenay-Malabry - nos photos - image00553Le parc de l'Île Verte à Chatenay-Malabry - nos photos - image00553Le parc de l'Île Verte à Chatenay-Malabry - nos photos - image00553 A stroll on the Île Verte, a romantic promenade classified as a remarkable garden in Chatenay-Malabry (92)
To get to Chatenay-Malabry, just take the RER B towards Robinson, and get off at the terminus. It's here, between the towns of Sceaux and Chatenay, that you'll discover exceptionally rich green spaces, full of charm and remarkable century-old trees. [Read more]

Les lodges de Thoiry - dormir à Thoiry en Terres d'Afrique - Photos -  A7C3278Les lodges de Thoiry - dormir à Thoiry en Terres d'Afrique - Photos -  A7C3278Les lodges de Thoiry - dormir à Thoiry en Terres d'Afrique - Photos -  A7C3278Les lodges de Thoiry - dormir à Thoiry en Terres d'Afrique - Photos -  A7C3278 Thoiry Zoo's new lodges in Terres d'Afrique: an immersion among elephants
After the unusual dens, Thoiry Zoo is now launching a new zone called "Terre d'Afrique", featuring an educational and immersive area with a new Elephant House and 5 cosy lodges where you can sleep in total immersion among the elephants, right in the heart of the African plain. And reservations are now open! [Read more]

Le Jardin Alpin caché du Jardin des PlantesLe Jardin Alpin caché du Jardin des PlantesLe Jardin Alpin caché du Jardin des PlantesLe Jardin Alpin caché du Jardin des Plantes The Jardin des Plantes' hidden Alpine garden, a nugget worth discovering
The Jardin des Plantes conceals a magnificent alpine garden. Located between the Grandes Serres and the Menagerie, this garden, which has no entrance doors, is accessible via a hidden underground passage. Here you can discover the rock gardens and wild mountain plants. It's a haven of peace to be (re)discovered all year round. [Read more]

Le Jardin japonais du Château de CourancesLe Jardin japonais du Château de CourancesLe Jardin japonais du Château de CourancesLe Jardin japonais du Château de Courances The Japanese garden at Château de Courances: a bucolic and exotic stroll in the Paris region
The Japanese garden at Château de Courances is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens around Paris, and particularly so in France. Located in the fabulous Courances estate in Essonne, this Anglo-Japanese garden delights us with its exotic landscapes. [Read more]

L'étang de la Galiotte dans le parc du Peuple de l'Herbe - Carrières-sous-Poissy (Yvelines) - image00017L'étang de la Galiotte dans le parc du Peuple de l'Herbe - Carrières-sous-Poissy (Yvelines) - image00017L'étang de la Galiotte dans le parc du Peuple de l'Herbe - Carrières-sous-Poissy (Yvelines) - image00017L'étang de la Galiotte dans le parc du Peuple de l'Herbe - Carrières-sous-Poissy (Yvelines) - image00017 The floating cottages on the La Galiotte pond in Yvelines, a real postcard landscape
For a complete change of scenery in the heart of the Île-de-France region, head for the Parc du Peuple de l'Herbe in Carrières-sous-Poissy, in the Yvelines department. With its 113 hectares of wilderness and picturesque ponds, including the étang de La Galiotte dotted with floating chalets, this oasis just a stone's throw from Poissy station offers an authentic experience within the reach of your Navigo pass! [Read more]

Le Parc forestier de la Poudrerie à Sevran - image00011Le Parc forestier de la Poudrerie à Sevran - image00011Le Parc forestier de la Poudrerie à Sevran - image00011Le Parc forestier de la Poudrerie à Sevran - image00011 Parc de la Poudrerie, a listed green nugget in Sevran (93)
Fifteen kilometers from the Bassin de la Villette, along the Canal de l'Ourcq, lies a lovely 137-hectare forest park in the Seine-Saint-Denis municipalities of Livry-Gargan, Villepinte, Sevran and Vaujours. Combining remnants of the area's industrial past with immense tree-lined avenues, it's one of the green spaces not to be missed for a bike ride, family outing or jogging session... in the 93. [Read more]

Les Jardins de Sonja au Perray-en-Yvelines -  A7C4938Les Jardins de Sonja au Perray-en-Yvelines -  A7C4938Les Jardins de Sonja au Perray-en-Yvelines -  A7C4938Les Jardins de Sonja au Perray-en-Yvelines -  A7C4938 Discovering Sonja's Gardens: A four-season Eden in Perray-en-Yvelines
Les Jardins de Sonja, a veritable botanical Eden in Le Perray-en-Yvelines, has been delighting garden lovers since 1980. Discover these sublime hidden gardens with their multiple settings, imagined by landscape designer Sonja Gauron. [Read more]

Parc de la Folie Saint-James à Neuilly-sur-Seine -  A7C0068Parc de la Folie Saint-James à Neuilly-sur-Seine -  A7C0068Parc de la Folie Saint-James à Neuilly-sur-Seine -  A7C0068Parc de la Folie Saint-James à Neuilly-sur-Seine -  A7C0068 Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine: the unusual park, a jewel of French landscape art
We introduce you to the Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a French landscaped masterpiece from the XVIIIᵉ century that's well worth a stroll. This picturesque park offers you a plunge into history and the beauty of nature. [Read more]

La Serre aux Papillons du Parc Floral La Serre aux Papillons du Parc Floral La Serre aux Papillons du Parc Floral La Serre aux Papillons du Parc Floral The Butterfly Garden, an unusual stroll in a Parc Floral greenhouse
The Butterfly Garden returns to the Parc Floral de Paris. Join us from May 15 to October 15, 2023 for a magical stroll through an enchanted greenhouse, where you'll be surrounded by butterflies in shimmering colors! [Read more]

Photos : Square Saint-Gilles Grand-Veneur Pauline-RolandPhotos : Square Saint-Gilles Grand-Veneur Pauline-RolandPhotos : Square Saint-Gilles Grand-Veneur Pauline-RolandPhotos : Square Saint-Gilles Grand-Veneur Pauline-Roland Square Saint-Gilles Grand Veneur, the charming and hidden rose garden of Paris
Looking for a hidden, confidential garden, where it's nice to sit and admire the rose garden and read a book? We invite you to discover the Saint-Gilles Grand-Veneur Pauline-Roland square, a secret square with a certain charm. [Read more]

Le Parc de BagatelleLe Parc de BagatelleLe Parc de BagatelleLe Parc de Bagatelle Bagatelle Park, its rose garden and sublime bucolic gardens
The Parc de Bagatelle awaits you on the Bois de Boulogne side to let you enjoy its enchanting setting. From the Château de Bagatelle to the beautiful rose garden and vegetable patch, this is a magical garden where life is good. [Read more]

Square Médéric Colombes - jardin japonais 92 -  A7C9962Square Médéric Colombes - jardin japonais 92 -  A7C9962Square Médéric Colombes - jardin japonais 92 -  A7C9962Square Médéric Colombes - jardin japonais 92 -  A7C9962 The superb Japanese garden of the Square Médéric in Colombes
The square Méréric, this nice park in Colombes, reveals a nice Japanese garden of 3 800 m2 where bamboos, maples, pruned trees, azaleas and pagodas are combined. Let's go there to get a change of scenery. [Read more]

Les jardins du Musée Albert Kahn, nos photos  -  A7C8921 HDRLes jardins du Musée Albert Kahn, nos photos  -  A7C8921 HDRLes jardins du Musée Albert Kahn, nos photos  -  A7C8921 HDRLes jardins du Musée Albert Kahn, nos photos  -  A7C8921 HDR The sublime Japanese garden of the Musée Albert Kahn and its other gardens that take us on a journey
The Musée Albert Kahn, which has just reopened its doors, unveils sublime gardens that are a must-see. Conceived as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery. [Read more]

Le Jardin Japonais secret d'AincourtLe Jardin Japonais secret d'AincourtLe Jardin Japonais secret d'AincourtLe Jardin Japonais secret d'Aincourt The secret Japanese garden at Aincourt in the Val d'Oise
Located in the Val d'Oise, the town of Aincourt hides a superb Japanese garden in the Parc de la Bucaille, close to the medical center. Take a closer look at this exotic, well-kept park, where tranquillity and zenitude reign supreme. [Read more]

La Mosquée de Paris et son jardin en fleursLa Mosquée de Paris et son jardin en fleursLa Mosquée de Paris et son jardin en fleursLa Mosquée de Paris et son jardin en fleurs The Grande Mosquée de Paris and its oriental garden
With its beautiful shaded patio, gardens and traditional decor, the Grande Mosquée de Paris is well worth an extended detour if you're in Paris's 5th arrondissement. [Read more]

Le Domaine de Trianon et Hameau de la ReineLe Domaine de Trianon et Hameau de la ReineLe Domaine de Trianon et Hameau de la ReineLe Domaine de Trianon et Hameau de la Reine The estate of Trianon and its gorgeous gardens
The Estate of Trianon is to be visited apart from the Palace. Set at two kilometers, it used to be a place of refuge for the kings who found rest and relaxation far from the Court. Designed by Louis XV, this estate becomes Marie-Antoinette’s fiefdom as she changes the place and creates a hamlet like a small village. [Read more]

Le jardin japonais du Parc de Boulogne Edmond de RothschildLe jardin japonais du Parc de Boulogne Edmond de RothschildLe jardin japonais du Parc de Boulogne Edmond de RothschildLe jardin japonais du Parc de Boulogne Edmond de Rothschild The Japanese garden at Parc Edmond de Rothschild in Boulogne
Head for Boulogne-Billancourt to discover the Japanese garden of the Parc de Boulogne, the park of the ruined Château Buchillot, once owned by Edmond de Rothschild. With its waterways, pine trees, maple trees and emblematic red bridges, it's a beautiful, soothing discovery to be made just outside Paris. [Read more]

Le Jardin Japonais d'Ichikawa à Issy-les-MoulineauxLe Jardin Japonais d'Ichikawa à Issy-les-MoulineauxLe Jardin Japonais d'Ichikawa à Issy-les-MoulineauxLe Jardin Japonais d'Ichikawa à Issy-les-Moulineaux The lovely Ichikawa Japanese Garden in Issy-les-Moulineaux
The Japanese Garden of ishikawa, just outside Paris, is the result of a partnership between the town of Issy-les-Moulineaux and the Japanese town of Ichikawa. They worked together to create the first truly traditional Japanese public garden in France. We're off to discover this Zen garden, ideal for meditation and relaxation. [Read more]

La Parc de l'Amitié, le parc japonais de Rueil-MalmaisonLa Parc de l'Amitié, le parc japonais de Rueil-MalmaisonLa Parc de l'Amitié, le parc japonais de Rueil-MalmaisonLa Parc de l'Amitié, le parc japonais de Rueil-Malmaison Parc de l'Amitié, Rueil-Malmaison's superb Japanese park
Looking for an original park and garden just outside Paris? Head for Rueil-Malmaison to discover the Parc de l'Amitié, an astonishing park full of treasures, including a Japanese garden with an emblematic red bridge and flourishing vegetation. [Read more]

Le Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard et son Jardin remarquableLe Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard et son Jardin remarquableLe Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard et son Jardin remarquableLe Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard et son Jardin remarquable The Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard and its Remarkable Garden
The Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard, located in Essonne in the Parc Naturel Régional de la Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, is a remarkably well-preserved 19th-century château classified as a historic monument. Visitors flock here to discover the grounds, and in particular the Potager, which has been awarded the Jardin Remarquable label. [Read more]

Photos : le Parc des Impressionnistes de Rueil-MalmaisonPhotos : le Parc des Impressionnistes de Rueil-MalmaisonPhotos : le Parc des Impressionnistes de Rueil-MalmaisonPhotos : le Parc des Impressionnistes de Rueil-Malmaison Rueil-Malmaison's Parc des Impressionnistes, inspired by Monet
The Parc des Impressionnistes in Rueil-Malmaison, located on the banks of the Seine opposite the Ile des Impressionnistes, is a sublime 1.2-hectare park that honors the color palettes of the Impressionists. Water, plants and flowers in abundance recall Claude Monet's garden at Giverny. [Read more]

Le square René-Viviani, un jardin insolite où se trouve le plus vieil arbre de ParisLe square René-Viviani, un jardin insolite où se trouve le plus vieil arbre de ParisLe square René-Viviani, un jardin insolite où se trouve le plus vieil arbre de ParisLe square René-Viviani, un jardin insolite où se trouve le plus vieil arbre de Paris Square René-Viviani, an unusual garden featuring the oldest tree in Paris
Square René-Viviani is undoubtedly one of the most unusual gardens in Paris. In this garden near the quays of the Seine, you'll discover a verdant spot dotted with historic relics and overlooking Notre-Dame. It even boasts the oldest tree in Paris! [Read more]

Les Arènes de Lutèce à ParisLes Arènes de Lutèce à ParisLes Arènes de Lutèce à ParisLes Arènes de Lutèce à Paris The Lutetia Arena, a Gallo-Roman amphitheater in the heart of Paris
Did you know the Arènes de Lutèce? This very well preserved Gallo-Roman amphitheater is located in the heart of the Arènes de Lutèce square in Paris and is a true symbol of the Parisian way of life! [Read more]

Le jardin médiéval du Musée de Cluny, un lieu hors du temps à ParisLe jardin médiéval du Musée de Cluny, un lieu hors du temps à ParisLe jardin médiéval du Musée de Cluny, un lieu hors du temps à ParisLe jardin médiéval du Musée de Cluny, un lieu hors du temps à Paris The medieval garden of the Musée de Cluny, a timeless place in Paris
Want to travel back in time? Let's discover a charming park in Paris's Latin Quarter. This is the Medieval Garden of the Musée de Cluny. [Read more]

Le Jardin des Grands Explorateurs, une promenade méconnue à ParisLe Jardin des Grands Explorateurs, une promenade méconnue à ParisLe Jardin des Grands Explorateurs, une promenade méconnue à ParisLe Jardin des Grands Explorateurs, une promenade méconnue à Paris The Garden of the Great Explorers, a little known walk in Paris
Do you know the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs? This little-known park in Paris, located a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg, is well worth a visit. Here you will discover a secret stroll in the middle of statues as well as the magnificent Fountain of the Four Parts of the World [Read more]

Le Square Georges Cain, un jardin Musée au coeur de ParisLe Square Georges Cain, un jardin Musée au coeur de ParisLe Square Georges Cain, un jardin Musée au coeur de ParisLe Square Georges Cain, un jardin Musée au coeur de Paris Georges Cain Square, a little-known garden in Paris that looks like an open-air museum
In Paris, the square Georges Cain is a spot like no other. Nestled a stone's throw from the Carnavalet museum, this little-known garden of the capital offers us a beautiful green setting in which we discover the remains of monuments. We tell you more about this square which looks like an open-air museum. [Read more]

Le Jardin naturel Pierre-Emmanuel à Paris où la nature reprend ses droitsLe Jardin naturel Pierre-Emmanuel à Paris où la nature reprend ses droitsLe Jardin naturel Pierre-Emmanuel à Paris où la nature reprend ses droitsLe Jardin naturel Pierre-Emmanuel à Paris où la nature reprend ses droits The Pierre-Emmanuel Natural Garden in Paris, where nature reclaims its rights
In Paris, on the edge of the Père Lachaise cemetery, there's an unusual spot where nature has reclaimed its rights. This is the Pierre-Emmanuel natural garden, a refuge for wild plants from the Île-de-France region, revealing a rich biodiversity. [Read more]

Le jardin des Arts-Albert Schweitzer à Paris, les photosLe jardin des Arts-Albert Schweitzer à Paris, les photosLe jardin des Arts-Albert Schweitzer à Paris, les photosLe jardin des Arts-Albert Schweitzer à Paris, les photos The Jardin des Arts-Albert Schweitzer: a green setting in the heart of Paris
It is "the largest garden created in the heart of Paris in decades". That's how the mayor of the 4th arrondissement, Ariel Weil, describes the Jardin des Arts - Albert Schweitzer, reopened in the capital just a few days ago. Let's discover it. [Read more]

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