Parks and gardens

Yvelines: discover the Bonnelles Ponds Nature Reserve and its beautiful treasures

In the Yvelines, the Bonnelles Ponds Regional Nature Reserve offers a free, year-round nature and heritage stroll around two ponds, featuring diverse wildlife and charming 18th-century factories.

Seeing Paris differently: gearing up for the season’s greenest outdoor festival.

Jardins, Jardin: this nature escape is sure to win everyone over! Indeed, the event returns May 28–31 at Parc de la Villa Windsor, with a bustling edition crafted for lovers of nature, landscape design, and green discoveries—blending sustainable inspirations, encounters, and ideas to cultivate.

In May, get outside and breathe easy in the departmental parks of Seine-Saint-Denis!

Looking for a scenic outdoor stroll near Paris, a free outdoor activity, or a peaceful spot to exercise away from the city's hustle and bustle... There's definitely a park in Seine-Saint-Denis that's perfect for you!

Montmartre Museum's vegetable garden workshops: learn how to grow your own garden in the city

The Renoir gardens at the Musée Montmartre, just a stone's throw from the Sacré-Coeur in the 18th arrondissement, are one of summer's must-see spots. Now you can learn how to grow your own vegetable garden in these exceptional gardens.

Ten offbeat parks and gardens in Yvelines, treasures to discover

What if we set off on a stroll to discover the loveliest original parks and gardens in Yvelines? From hidden, unique, historic spots to outright quirky or simply one-of-a-kind places, the 78 has no shortage of unusual gems for anyone looking to stray off the beaten path. We’re unveiling 10 parks, gardens, and green spaces to explore in the department.

10 parks and gardens in Paris and Île-de-France you simply have to visit in May 2026

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.

This flower-filled park in the Yvelines hides an arboretum, royal secrets, and has inspired Blake and Mortimer.

In Buc, in the Yvelines, the park of Haut-Buc Castle is freely accessible year-round. A pedagogical arboretum, Louis XIV’s secret child, an eccentric astronomer, and the backdrop for Blake and Mortimer: this estate has more than one story to tell. Here’s more about this superb place in full bloom, a must for tulip lovers.

Bonheur Garden 2026: the garden and nature festival, with free activities in Levallois (92)

Jardin Bonheur is the nature festival organized every year by the city of Levallois-Perret. For its 20th edition, the event goes all out with a Mexico-inspired theme and plenty of free activities for kids and adults alike. Meet us at Parc de la Planchette for the weekend of May 29–31, 2026.

Reuilly Garden transforms into a sakura paradise: cherry and apple trees in full bloom, free to enjoy in Paris

The Reuilly-Paul-Pernin Garden in the 12th arrondissement of Paris is blossoming in shades of pink as spring 2026 kicks off. Its ornamental apple trees are in full bloom, making it the perfect time to enjoy this Parisian hanami and soak in the vibrant, rosy hues of the season.

Arboretum of Vallée-aux-Loups, the stunning free park in Hauts-de-Seine renowned for its remarkable trees

In Châtenay-Malabry, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, the Vallée-aux-Loups Arboretum offers 12.5 hectares of picturesque natural scenery just a short 15-kilometer drive from Paris. Best of all, entry is completely free, making it a perfect year-round escape into nature.

Goretti Storm: Versailles Parks and Gardens Closed on January 9

The gardens and parks of the Palace of Versailles, along with the Domaine de Marly, will remain closed this Friday, January 9, 2026, until noon due to Storm Goretti sweeping through Île-de-France. The train connecting to the Trianon estate is also suspended.

Storm Benjamin in Île-de-France: the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud closed this afternoon

Storm Benjamin is blowing strongly over the Île-de-France region. Due to these weather conditions, the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud will be closed on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 1 p.m. onwards.

Paris: why are some parks and gardens closing earlier from this Sunday in the capital?

As every year, some Parisian parks and gardens will close earlier, at 5:45 p.m., starting this Sunday, October 26, 2025, due to the switch to winter time, for safety reasons.

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.

The beautiful Jardin des Plantes rose garden unveils its beautiful colors

The Roseraie du Jardin des Plantes, located along the Galerie de Minéralogie, to the right of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle or to the left if you're coming from the Seine, is a wonderful place to discover in spring and especially in June. With its 390 species of old and modern roses, it's a magnificent and free rose garden, in addition to the superb rosebushes that stand proudly in front of the Muséum.

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.

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 square de la Jungle: a playground that makes you feel like you're in the heart of the savannah, in Puteaux (92).

Enter the heart of the jungle, without even leaving the outskirts of Paris: head for the magnificent Square de la Jungle and its children's playground in Puteaux, for a family break all year round!

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.

Parc Jean Moulin les Guilands, the large green space between Bagnolet and Montreuil

To the east of Paris, in the towns of Montreuil and Bagnolet, the Parc Jean Moulin les Guilands brings together two originally separate green spaces: the Parc Communal des Guilands in Montreuil and the Parc Départemental Jean Moulin in Bagnolet, for a lovely green stroll in this part of the region.