Little-known garden paris

The historic Val-de-Grâce Gardens: a sprawling green space reopened to the public this Tuesday

Starting Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Parisians will finally be able to stroll through the gardens of Val-de-Grâce once more, following extensive renovation work. This historic site, commissioned by Anne of Austria, has been restored to its original design, providing a beautiful new green respite in the heart of the city.

Square Frédérick Lemaitre, the tree-lined spot where you can see the locks of the Canal Saint Martin

In the 10th arrondissement, on the Quai de Jemmapes, the Square Frédérick Lemaitre offers a lovely tree-lined stroll. And not only that: from this spot, you can also observe the locks of the Canal Saint Martin.

The Musée de Cluny's medieval garden: a bucolic journey back in time to the heart of the Middle Ages

In the heart of the Latin Quarter, behind the Musée de Cluny dedicated to the Middle Ages, nestles a pretty, bucolic garden accessible to all, with a view of the ruins: the Jardin Médiéval du Musée de Cluny.

Parc de l'Amitié, the superb Japanese park in Hauts-de-Seine

Looking for an original park and garden just outside Paris? Head for Rueil-Malmaison in the 92 region to discover the Parc de l'Amitié, an astonishing park full of treasures, including a Japanese garden with its emblematic red bridge and flourishing vegetation.

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.

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!

The hidden garden of the Institut national des jeunes aveugles

In September, a new spot of freshness and greenery will open its doors to the public near the Duroc metro station. The well-hidden garden of the Institut national des jeunes aveugles will welcome you at weekends and during the vacations!

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.