Earth Day has been paying tribute to our beautiful planet for over 50 years. This year, Earth Day takes place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and presents an opportunity to raise awareness of the issues involved in preserving the Earth and its resources, and to make new resolutions for a more environmentally-friendly way of life.
A number of events are organized around the theme of nature and ecology, but you can also take a stroll in the region's pretty green spaces or eat vegetarian, and why not make a habit of it?
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Eco friendly and zero waste stores in Paris
Feel like adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle? Here are the places in Paris that will help you move towards an eco-friendlier world! [Read more]
Vegetarian restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
Discover the vegetarian restaurants in Paris that offer gourmet dishes packed with flavour! [Read more]
Locavore restaurants in Paris, our best addresses for local food
Discover Paris's locavore restaurants, where you can sample the finest produce from Ile-de-France and France, and support the local economy while protecting the environment. [Read more]
Vegan restaurants in Paris: our top picks
Paris is teeming with vegan restaurants that are sure to please the capital's vegans. Discover the restaurants where you can enjoy dishes made without animal products! [Read more]
Discover Parisian biodiversity
Square René-Viviani, an unusual garden home to the oldest tree in Paris
Square René-Viviani is undoubtedly one of the most unusual parks in Paris. Located near the banks of the Seine, this garden is a green spot dotted with historical remains and offering views of Notre-Dame. It is even home to the oldest tree in Paris! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Maison de Balzac, home of the famous writer, and its secret garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower
The Maison de Balzac, one of the famous writer's homes, is one of the capital's literary gems, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. This house-museum also boasts an incredible garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower, as well as a café. [Read more]
Discover Bagatelle Park, its rose garden and sublime gardens
The Parc de Bagatelle awaits you on the Bois de Boulogne side to let you enjoy its enchanting setting. From the Château de Bagatelle to the beautiful rose garden and vegetable patch, this is a magical garden where life is good. [Read more]
The Eugénie Djendi garden, an unusual labyrinth garden in the 15th arrondissement
Adjacent to the Parc André Citroën, the Eugénie Djendi garden boasts architecture that's unique in Paris: it's a great place to get stuck into, to discover this beautiful green space that's almost reminiscent of a labyrinth! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Jardin Alpin at the Jardin des Plantes, a lovely hidden garden to discover
The Jardin des Plantes conceals a magnificent alpine garden. Located between the Grandes Serres and the Menagerie, this garden, which has no entrance doors, is accessible via a hidden underground passage. Here you can discover the rock gardens and wild mountain plants. It's a haven of peace to be (re)discovered all year round. [Read more]
The Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, a hidden garden of exotic treasures
Do you know the Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale René-Dumont? This exotic place steeped in history, hidden away in the Bois de Vincennes? We'll take you on a tour of this unusual garden with its many exotic treasures. [Read more]
Jardin Nelson Mandela in Paris: A haven of greenery in the heart of Les Halles
In the heart of the Halles district, the Jardin Nelson Mandela is a green bubble that invites you to relax. Spread over 4 hectares, it offers Parisians and visitors alike an ideal wooded area for a break in the fresh air. Situated between the Canopée des Halles, Saint-Eustache church and the Bourse de Commerce, this contemporary garden combines history and modernity. [Read more]
L'Île aux Cygnes: a pretty, tree-lined, bucolic stroll along the Seine with a view of the Eiffel Tower
A little-known island between the 15th and 16th arrondissements, the Île aux Cygnes offers a haven of calm and greenery right in the heart of Paris. With its shady alleyway, view of the Seine and replica of the Statue of Liberty, this stroll will appeal to walkers and the curious in search of tranquillity. [Read more]
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