A word to green-space fans and lovers of seasonal blooms: we’re revealing 10 parks and gardens you simply must visit in the month of April. If June is the moment for roses, April puts the spotlight on magnolias, cherry trees, and tulips first and foremost, followed by wisteria and impressive azaleas and rhododendrons in vibrant hues. The cherry-blossom season at the Parc de Sceaux is already winding down, but the wisteria, rhododendrons and other blooms still await discovery.
To make sure you don't miss out on any of these spectacular but short-lived blooms, here are 10 green spaces that will make you see life in all its colors. Whether you're visiting a municipal park or square, a national park or the garden of a historic site, from free to just a few euros a visit, it's time to take in the scents of the trees, flowerbeds and flowerbeds on a springtime stroll.
Essonne: a château with remarkable gardens you absolutely must discover to go green
The Domaine de Courson, a château classified as a Historic Monument and a park labelled Jardin Remarquable in Courson-Monteloup, Essonne, opens its doors to visitors until November 1. Now is the time to discover its sublime green spaces and, perhaps, delve into the castle’s history through a guided tour. [Read more]
The Arboretum of Vallée-aux-Loups: the stunning free park in Hauts-de-Seine with its wisterias and rhododendrons
In Châtenay-Malabry, in the Hauts-de-Seine, the Arboretum de la Vallée-aux-Loups unfolds its 12.5 hectares of bucolic nature about 15 kilometers from Paris, and it’s entirely free, so you can enjoy it year-round—with spring being prime time to discover its superb wisterias and rhododendrons. [Read more]
The Beautiful Impressionist Park of Rueil-Malmaison, Inspired by Monet
The Parc des Impressionnistes de Rueil-Malmaison, perched on the banks of the Seine opposite Île des Impressionnistes, is a sublime 1.2-hectare park that does justice to the Impressionists’ color palettes. Water features, an abundance of plants and flowers evoke Claude Monet’s garden at Giverny. In April, its wisteria-covered bridge and irises are truly enchanting. [Read more]
The Albert Kahn Museum's stunning Japanese garden and its other gardens that whisk us away
The Albert Kahn Museum unveils sublime gardens worth a must-see visitor experience. Designed as a garden of scenes, this four-hectare space reveals, among other highlights, a magnificent Japanese garden and village with superb azaleas in bloom, an English garden, a French garden, and forests and meadows. A true escape from the everyday. [Read more]
The Parc Floral de Paris Vincennes and Its Magnificent Rhododendrons
The Parc Floral is Paris's largest park, located in the Bois de Vincennes just steps from the Château de Vincennes. Beyond its lush vegetation, it’s a sprawling space offering outdoor play for kids, mini-golf, Rosalies rides, exhibitions and sales, performances, a butterfly house, and many other treasures. In April, the rhododendron beds bloom in a riot of colors. [Read more]
The Bagatelle Park and its magnificent irises
The Bagatelle Park awaits you on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, inviting you to soak in its enchanting surroundings. From the Bagatelle Castle to the stunning rose garden and the vegetable garden, this is a magical garden where life feels good. In April, head to the iris beds to soak up a splash of color. [Read more]
The Charming Japanese Garden of Ichikawa in Issy-les-Moulineaux
The Ichikawa Japanese Garden, just outside Paris, stems from a partnership between Issy-les-Moulineaux and the Japanese city of Ichikawa. The two towns joined forces to create France’s first truly traditional public Japanese garden. Let’s discover this Zen haven, a setting perfect for meditation and repose. [Read more]
The Grand Mosque of Paris and Its Wisteria Garden
With its handsome shaded patio, its gardens and traditional decor, the Grand Mosque of Paris is worth a longer detour if you’re passing through the 5th arrondissement. In April, the blooming wisteria lends this transportive spot an exceptional charm. [Read more]
Paris's Jardin des Plantes to Discover in April
The Jardin des Plantes hides a wealth of treasures within its grounds. Its flower variety is abundant, from the central avenue to the hidden Alpine Garden. A visit is a must to savor every floral scent and uncover previously unsuspected varieties. [Read more]
The Magnificent Japanese Garden of Square Méréric in Colombes
The Méréric Square, a charming neighborhood park in Colombes, reveals a 3,800-square-metre Japanese garden where bamboo, maples, pruned trees, azaleas and pagodas come together. Take a moment to pause and soak in a change of scenery. [Read more]
The Free Park of Château de Buc and Its Treasures
In Buc, in the Yvelines, the grounds of the Haut-Buc château are open to visitors all year round. A pedagocial arboretum, the hidden child of Louis XIV, an eccentric astronomer, and the backdrop for Blake and Mortimer: this estate has more than one story to tell. Here’s more about this gorgeous site in full bloom for tulip enthusiasts. [Read more]
The Japanese Garden at Château de Courances: a bucolic, transportive stroll in Île-de-France
The Japanese garden at Château de Courances is arguably one of the finest Japanese-style gardens around Paris, and indeed in France. Located in Essonne within the superb Courances estate, this Anglo-Japanese garden delights with its otherworldly landscapes. [Read more]
So, if you fancy a nice walk while admiring the magnificent spring flowers, here are 10 great discoveries to help you go green (or even red, pink, yellow and so on...).
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