Parks paris

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.

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.

This flower, created especially for the Paris Olympics, will invade the capital's gardens in 2024.

Behind the scenes of preparations for the 2024 Olympics, an exceptional bloom is taking shape: the Olympic Games Dahlia. In brilliant red, this emblematic flower embodies Olympic passion, ready to light up Parisian gardens next summer. A vibrant floral tribute to the sporting event of the year!

Parc Monceau, the romantic park in Paris

Parc Monceau, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful flower gardens in Paris, nestling between the 8th and 17th arrondissements, is a romantic haven of peace where ruins, artists' sculptures and lush vegetation stand side by side. We take you on a tour to discover its history and special features.

The City of Paris makes new measures to protect biodiversity in parks and gardens

The City of Paris has made measures to protect biodiversity that particularly developed and grew in the city’s parks and gardens thanks to lockdown.