Departmental park guide

The Parc du Chemin de l'Île: a lush 18-hectare green oasis with playgrounds in the 92 area

Craving a breath of fresh air in the heart of Nanterre (92)? With strolls along the Seine, sprawling playgrounds, and endless green spaces, everyone—from kids to adults—enjoys a day at Parc du Chemin de l’Île. This urban oasis, proudly awarded the Eve® label, is the perfect blend of relaxation, sport, and nature.

Gauthier-Mougin Departmental Park and its sculpture trail on Île Seguin now open

The Gauthier-Mougin Departmental Park and its sculpture trail will open to the public starting January 31, 2026, at the heart of Île Seguin. Covering 3.5 hectares, this outdoor open-air museum offers a unique blend of nature and art, inviting visitors to enjoy a scenic promenade amidst sculptural masterpieces.

Parc de la Roseraie in Chatenay Malabry (92): 8 hectares of listed greenery

Châtenay-Malabry, in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), is getting a new green lung with the opening of the Parc de la Roseraie. This eight-hectare departmental park, classified as a historic monument, invites visitors to stroll beneath the foliage, between remarkable 19th-century trees and treasures of the past, such as the manor house of the Countess of Boigne and the remains of the Arouet house, a reference to Voltaire's family.

Unusual in the Yvelines: the superb waterfall grotto at Parc du Dr Fauvel in Villennes-sur-Seine

Villennes-sur-Seine, a charming commune in the Yvelines department, is home to a little-known treasure: the waterfalls of the Parc Fauvel grotto. Located some 36 kilometers west of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, this small town near Poissy on the left bank of the Seine boasts a park that combines history and nature. The park, an example of English romanticism, features an unusual grotto and waterfalls.

Parc du Château de Plaisir, a green bubble in the heart of Yvelines

On the outskirts of old Plaisir, nestles the Parc du Château de Plaisir and its verdant setting, a veritable corner of nature for strolling, picnicking or playing sport. Classified as a historic monument in 1961, this site has many assets.

Parc de la Haute-Île, a magnificent wild green space in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93)

Just a few kilometers from Paris, take the RER A towards Marne-la-Vallée and discover the Parc Départemental de la Haute-Île in Neuilly-sur-Marne: with its beautiful playground, wide paths for jogging and observatories, it's one of the most beautiful parks in the area!