Situated on Rue des Mèches, Dupeyroux Park is one of Cristol’s premier green spaces. This 19th-century English-style garden covers about 3.5 hectares, exuding an atmosphere that is both elegant and bucolic. In connection with Rendez-vous aux jardins 2026, held the weekend of June 5–7, 2026, this splendid landscape invites walkers, botany lovers and heritage enthusiasts to view its avenues, its vistas and its ancient trees in a new light.
The English-style garden is defined precisely by its staged naturalness. Unlike the French formal garden, which is highly orderly, it favors curves, surprises, changing viewpoints, and romantic atmospheres. The park also owes much of its charm to the house that looms over it: a Veronese-inspired loggia villa, built in the 19th century.
In the Paris region, a charming English-style garden dominated by an Italian villa.
In Créteil, this park offers a wonderfully charming stroll in the Paris region. With its rolling lawns, winding paths, and its Italianate villa, this 19th-century English garden delights walkers in search of charm, heritage, and tranquility. [Read more]
The gardens were laid out in the English style by Georgina Smythe, wife of the Duke of La Force, before the old château was razed and replaced in 1864 by the current villa, whose construction was completed in 1866. The dwelling, today a prefectural residence, stands out for its Italian-inspired character, with that elegant cottage atmosphere that gives the place a touch of travel without leaving the Val-de-Marne.
The site is home to notable trees, including some well over two centuries old, alongside a rich mix of species. Beech, maples, lindens, hornbeams, and a lush undergrowth with ponds and flower beds create a setting ideal for wandering, watching, breathing easy, and taking a break far from the bustle of the city.
The 2026 Rendez-Vous aux Jardins program at Dupeyroux Park in Créteil
Across the winding paths of the English-style garden redesigned for the Duchess of la Force in the mid-19th century, enjoy a stroll through this natural haven. Between architecture, sculpture and ancient trees, the park hides many stories!
The walk will be an opportunity to discover or rediscover the history of Dupeyroux Park and its château, and to learn more about botany and the history of gardens.
This 90-minute tour will be led by the Department of Culture and the Parks and Gardens service.
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Dates and Opening Time
On June 7, 2026
Location
Parc Dupeyroux
19 Rue des Mèches
94000 Creteil
Prices
Free
In the Paris region, a charming English-style garden dominated by an Italian villa.
