We head to Essonne to explore the botanical garden of the University of Paris-Saclay, sprawling across 90 hectares of plant collections on the Orsay campus. Home to nearly 3,000 species from around the globe, it offers free guided tours and features a conservation arboretum, making for a perfect green getaway just a short train ride away from Orsay station.
A bucolic weekend awaits in Paris and the Île-de-France region for the 2026 edition of Rendez-vous aux Jardins, scheduled for June 5–7, 2026. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the Paris-Saclay University Botanic Garden in Essonne!
