Cerisiers en fleurs - activities

10 must-visit parks and gardens in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in April

In April, the flowering season is in full swing. Here are 10 must-see parks and gardens in and around Paris in April, featuring wisteria, iris, azaleas and rhododendrons to delight flower lovers.

Hanami: the cherry blossom festival in the Parc de Sceaux

Hanami, the famous springtime cherry blossom festival, is being celebrated in the Parc de Sceaux from March 30 to April 28, 2024. To mark the occasion, the Domaine départemental de Sceaux is unveiling a rich program of events for the whole family. A great way to immerse yourself in this Japanese celebration.

The magnificent Japanese garden at Square Médéric in Colombes

Square Méréric, a pretty neighborhood park in Colombes, boasts a 3,800 m2 Japanese garden featuring bamboos, maples, pruned trees, azaleas and pagodas. It's the perfect place to get away from it all.

Parc de Bécon: cherry blossoms, Palais des Indes and history

Discover the Parc de Bécon and its Palais des Indes, a site steeped in history that unveils its beautiful cherry blossom trees in spring. Head for Courbevoie to take advantage of an exceptional green space offering a beautiful view of Paris and the Eiffel Tower.

The Versailles-Chèvreloup Arboretum and its Remarkable Garden

The Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup awaits you all year round in its remarkable 200-hectare park! Come and stroll, picnic or play sport in complete freedom amidst 10,000 trees of over 2,500 different varieties.

Mariage Frères 2022's divine Sakura teas and pastries

In Japan, Spring is a celebration and cherry blossom is a whole symbol. Created in 2000 by Mariage Frères, the Sakura collection celebrates the awakening Spring in full glory. Discover the collection 2022, green tea called “Sakura, Sakura! 2022” with an intense flavor you will fall in love with. And to pair this beverage, Mariage Frères has come up with an incredible pastry, the “Sakura Flower” and dishes served in the brand's tearooms.

Cherry Blossoms, the Damien Hirst exhibition at the Fondation Cartier

The Fondation Cartier invites British artist Damien Hirst from July 6, 2021 to January 2, 2022 to unveil his latest painting series called Cherry Blossoms (Cerisiers en Fleurs). A series of paintings that is part of the continuity of his researches, also showing the pleasure to meet – thanks to painting – the artist’s gesture again.