Jardin secret guide - activities

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.

The Moulin Jaune and its remarkable gardens

Slava the Clown's Yellow Mill is an incredible place to discover. With its remarkable Alice in Wonderland-style garden, it's a unique spot that's a must-see. Please note, however, that it is only open for special events by prior arrangement.

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.

The Maison de Balzac, home of the famous writer, and its secret garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower

The Maison de Balzac, one of the famous writer's homes, is one of the capital's literary gems, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. This house-museum also boasts an incredible garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower, as well as a café.

In Chessy, an astonishing walk through the Dhyus sculpture garden

Looking for nature and art? Head off to an undiscovered spot some forty kilometers from Paris, to discover original sculptures scattered across the landscape.

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.

The Jardin des combattants de la Nueve, a secret spot a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville

Did you know? Just a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville, near the quays of the Seine, lies a green setting that few Parisians know about. This is the Jardin des combattants de la Nueve, a secret spot that's just waiting to be discovered.

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.

The Catherine Labouré Garden and the Potager Garden

Among the capital's hidden parks and gardens is the Jardin Catherine Labouré, adjacent to the Jardin du Potager in Paris's 7th arrondissement. Discover 7,000 m2 of family-friendly green space, featuring fruit trees and green lawns.

Jardin Lazare Rachline, a secret flowery location in Paris

Paris Jardin Lazare Rachline is a location that earns to be known! Nestled in the Marais, this lovely green setting unveils a French formal garden very little known by Parisians.

Jardin de l’Hôtel de Sens, a French formal garden in Paris

In Paris fourth arrondissement, not far from the Seine riverbanks and the Pont Marie lays a magnificent French formal garden where you can have a lovely break. Here is the Jardin de l’Hôtel de Sens.

Jardin des Rosiers, a secret location in the Marais

In the Marais, the famous rue des Rosiers attracts foodies and shopping addicts to make the most of stores and there is a warm atmosphere all along the street. But do you know there is also a little-known garden? Here is the Jardin des Rosiers – Joseph Migneret.

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

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.

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.