When the days grow warmer, Paris’s green spaces open their doors to both visitors for a day and lifelong locals eager to enjoy the pleasant weather. It embodies the spirit of Rendez-vous aux jardins, a grand invitation launched by the Ministry of Culture, to explore the richness of parks and gardens, meet the people who tend them, and view their living heritage through a new lens. In 2026, the event will take place from June 5 to 7, spanning Paris and the Île-de-France region — a whole program of discoveries to look forward to!
In Paris, the Villemin Garden – Mahsa Jîna Amini serves as a tribute. Located in 10th arrondissement, along the banks of Canal Saint-Martin, this public park was established in 1977 on the site of what was once the military hospital Villemin. Over the years, it has evolved into a lively green space, filled with winding pathways, a pond, a music kiosk, and shared recreational areas. In 2023, the City of Paris officially named it after Mahsa Jîna Amini, the young Kurdish Iranian woman whose death became a rallying point for women's rights activism worldwide.
Pollen-covered legs... Garden Pollinators at Villemin
Come explore the stunning photography exhibit by Gilles Roux, offering an in-depth look at biodiversity within a shared Parisian garden. The survey of pollinating insects began in July 2005, and over three years, around 300 species have been photographed and documented. Each image features a different insect (ants, bumblebees, ladybugs, hoverflies, bees, and more) on a different flower or plant—accompanied by clear, informative captions.
La main sur l’image, a group dedicated to creative exploration, invites you to the Longue-vue at the garden:
One flower, one branch, one bird: select a small part of the garden that inspires you by framing it with your hand—an open fist pressed against your eye—or by using one of our long-range telescopes.
What do you see? This tiny fragment has stories to tell… it’s up to you to write or draw them.
Small round cards and stationery for writing and drawing are available on-site.
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Dates and Opening Time
On June 5, 2026
Location
Jardin Villemin
14 rue des Recollets
75010 Paris 10
