No sooner have the temperatures dropped than you're back to the smell of open fires, cosy evenings in your apartment, cravings for hot chocolate and comfort food: this is it,autumn is well and truly upon us, with its melancholy airs and longing for time to come.
What to do in Paris in autumn 2023: ideas for the season's outings
Autumn is back in the Paris region. Would you like to find out what's on in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this season? Here's a roundup of the hottest ideas for autumn outings in the capital! [Read more]
So what could be better than to discover the region's beautiful landscapes decked out in their finest gold, ochre, orange and red? Just a Navigo pass away, accessible by metro or RER, the capital and the Île-de-France region boast fabulous green treasures - state-owned forests, woods, parks, villages - to be discovered especially in autumn, when the days are getting longer. Accessible to beginners, and sometimes strollers or people with reduced mobility (PRM), these very easy hikes or short walks are perfect for a Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning or Wednesday, and if the weather's fine, you can even take the opportunity to pack a picnic! Put on your raincoat and a pair of good walking shoes, and off you go for a lovely autumn stroll through the region!
Our favorite autumn walks in Paris and the Ile-de-France region:
The Japanese garden at Château de Courances: a bucolic and exotic stroll in the Paris region
The Japanese garden at Château de Courances is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens around Paris, and particularly so in France. Located in the fabulous Courances estate in Essonne, this Anglo-Japanese garden delights us with its exotic landscapes. [Read more]
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Paris's largest charming mountain park
The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is one of the largest green spaces in Paris. For a jog, a picnic or a walk in the countryside, this large green setting is a must. [Read more]
The gardens of the Claude Monet house in Giverny
The gardens at Claude Monet's house in Giverny are world-famous. People flock here in spring to see the first blooms and the beautiful wisteria in May, but did you know that the autumn colors are just as beautiful? Dahlias, asters and nasturtiums in profusion mingle with the sublime yellow and red hues of the vines and trees. Discover the gardens on video. [Read more]
Paris's Bois de Vincennes, a green haven of peace to the east of the capital
The Bois de Vincennes in Paris is the perfect place to go green! Accessible by metro, this verdant haven of peace is the perfect place to stroll, picnic, do sport and enjoy nature at the same time. [Read more]
A stroll on the Île Verte, a romantic promenade classified as a remarkable garden in Chatenay-Malabry (92)
To get to Chatenay-Malabry, just take the RER B towards Robinson, and get off at the terminus. It's here, between the towns of Sceaux and Chatenay, that you'll discover exceptionally rich green spaces, full of charm and remarkable century-old trees. [Read more]
Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet, the green nugget hidden next to Sacré-Coeur
At the top of the Butte Montmartre, just a few minutes' walk reveals a little jewel of greenery: the Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet, a little-known green space that has lost none of its charm. [Read more]
The Bassin de la Boissière, a bucolic promenade open 24 hours a day in Elancourt (78)
In Elancourt, in the Yvelines department, you'll find a lovely pond: the Etang de la Boissière, where it's great to take a stroll in any season, and even more so in autumn! [Read more]
Belleville Park, a green bubble on a hillside in the 20th arrondissement
In the Ménilmontant district, right in the heart of Belleville's Chinatown, you could almost miss the eponymous park, so hidden is it that it's almost a secret. So we're taking you to discover it with us! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Jardin des Plantes' hidden Alpine garden, a nugget worth discovering
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]
Le Sentier des Maréchaux, the educational forest walk in the Chevreuse Valley
How about exploring the Sentier des maréchaux in the Vallée de Chevreuse? Just an hour from Paris, we're off on an educational walk through the Rambouillet forest, where nature and history meet. [Read more]
A stroll along the banks of the Marne in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés to admire the colors of autumn
In the Val-de-Marne department, the town of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés boasts beautiful riverbanks along the Marne that are a pleasure to stroll along all year round, especially in autumn when the colorful leaves lend an air of Canada to the landscape. [Read more]
What to do in Paris in autumn 2023: ideas for the season's outings
