Most beautiful parks in the paris region

Arboretum de la Vallée-aux-Loups: a sublime free park of remarkable trees

You don't have to go to the farthest reaches of the Île-de-France to find majestic nature. Just fifteen kilometers from Paris, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, the Arboretum of the Domaine départemental de la Vallée-aux-Loups is a delight for lovers of gardens and plant species.

The superb Roseraie du Parc Lebaudy on the Ile de Puteaux

We're off to Puteaux, on the banks of the Seine just outside Paris in the Hauts-de-Seine department, to discover the Parc Lebaudy and its sublime rose garden, free and open to all. A real beauty, it features almost 1,600 rose bushes and 200 varieties of roses in a French-style landscaped garden.

10 must-see parks and gardens in Paris and the Île-de-France region in May 2025

In May, the parks and gardens of Paris and the Ile-de-France region are decked out in their most beautiful colors. The abundant blooms of this period offer the opportunity for beautiful discoveries, ideal for springtime strolls. So, to help you find your way around, here are 10 parks and gardens to discover at this time of year.

The Hangar Y's contemporary open-air exhibition is back! An artistic stroll in the green

The Hangar Y, which conceals a 10-hectare natural area planted with trees, offers a year-round open-air art walk, free on weekdays and €3 with access to the Hangar on weekends. Since April 28, 2025, new works have been added to the circuit. From Erwin Wurm and Lionel Sabatte to Pauline Tralongo and Odile Decq, it's time for an unusual, unplugged stroll through the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine.

The Japanese gardens of the Parc Floral de Paris in the Bois de Vincennes and its treasures

The Parc Floral de Paris and its 35 hectares in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes is a mine of discoveries. Japanese-inspired, it features beautiful Zen gardens with bonsai trees, rhododendrons and water features.

Discover the magnificent Japanese Garden of 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.

Le Jardin Bossuet, a bucolic park overlooking Meaux cathedral (77)

During a stopover near Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne département, opt for a stroll through the Bossuet garden, right in the center of town.

Les Jardins Japonais de Favières, the free Zen garden park (visit by appointment)

The Jardins Japonais de Favières, located in Seine-et-Marne, opens the doors to a 7,000m2 cultural and ecological space. We set off to discover this haven of peace, embodying Japanese art and tradition. These gardens, in perpetual progress, offer spaces of serenity and reflection that you're sure to love. Visits must be booked in advance.