Did you know that there are several Japanese gardens in and around Paris? In Paris, the Jardin de l'Unesco and the Musée Guimet hide beautiful Japanese gardens for you to discover. Just outside Paris, in the Ile-de-France region, there are several magnificent gardens to discover.
Japanese gardens stem from ancient Japanese tradition. They can be found in private homes, city parks and historic sites such as Buddhist temples, Shinto tombs and castles. The composition of a Japanese garden follows three main principles: the reproduction of nature in miniature, symbolism and the capture of landscapes.
These beautiful gardens are characterized by several elements: a mineral setting, a particular plant world and an aquatic world adorned with typical decorative elements. So you'll often find lanterns, red bridges, pebbles or sand and streams.
In Japan, garden design is an important and respected art. From maples and pines to azaleas and irises, the plants in a Japanese garden are chosen primarily for their aesthetic appeal. Let yourself be enchanted by the discovery of beautiful Japanese parks in Paris.
These Japanese gardens are a must-see all year round, but are particularly beautiful in spring when the cherry and azalea trees are in bloom, and in autumn when the maples and gingko trees take on their shimmering hues of red and yellow.
Maison Guimet - Hôtel d'Heidelbach : this hidden gem of Asian treasures reopens its doors
The Guimet House, the new jewel in the former Hôtel d'Heidelbach, will reopen to the public on 23 May 2026, on Avenue d'Iéna in Paris’s 16th arrondissement. Imperial Chinese furniture, a Japanese garden, a tea pavilion, guided tours and tea tastings are on the agenda. We went to discover the place and tell you about its unsuspected treasures. [Read more]
The Japanese gardens of the Parc Floral de Paris in the Bois de Vincennes and its treasures
The Parc Floral de Paris and its 35 hectares in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes is a mine of discoveries. Japanese-inspired, it features beautiful Zen gardens with bonsai trees, rhododendrons and water features. [Read more]
The Japanese Garden at the Serres d'Auteuil
Don't miss the stunning Japanese garden on the northwest side of the park, with a magnificent stone lantern, bamboo and colorful shrubs. [Read more]
Maurice Ravel House-Museum: the Boléro composer's haven of peace in Montfort-l'Amaury (78)
In Montfort-l'Amaury, in the Yvelines department, Maurice Ravel's home can be visited like a jewel box, untouched since the composer's death. With rare objects, carefully selected furnishings and a piano ready to sound, you can enjoy an intimate visit to the place where his music was born. [Read more]
The sublime Japanese garden at the Musée Albert Kahn
Le Jardin japonais du musée Albert-Kahn"|chapo="The Musée Albert Kahn boasts sublime gardens that are a must-see. Imagined as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery." [Read more]
Discover the magnificent Japanese Garden of Square Médéric in Colombes
Square Méréric, a pretty neighborhood park in Colombes, boasts a 3,800 m2 Japanese garden featuring bamboos, maples, pruned trees, azaleas and pagodas. It's the perfect place to get away from it all. [Read more]
The superb 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 on the fabulous Courances estate in Essonne, this Anglo-Japanese garden will delight you with its exotic landscapes. Come and discover it from April 5 to November 2, 2025. [Read more]
Parc de l'Amitié, the superb Japanese park in Hauts-de-Seine
Looking for an original park and garden just outside Paris? Head for Rueil-Malmaison in the 92 region to discover the Parc de l'Amitié, an astonishing park full of treasures, including a Japanese garden with its emblematic red bridge and flourishing vegetation. [Read more]
The Japanese Garden at Jardins de Sonja
Since 1980, Le Perray-en-Yvelines has been home to a truly magnificent botanical paradise: Les Jardins de Sonja. For lovers of sublime gardens, here's a treasure to discover. These marvels are the work of landscape designer Sonja Gauron. [Read more]
The secret Japanese garden at Aincourt in the Val d'Oise
Located in the Val d'Oise, the town of Aincourt hides a superb Japanese garden in the Parc de la Bucaille, close to the medical center. Take a closer look at this exotic, well-kept park, where tranquillity and zenitude reign supreme. [Read more]
The Japanese garden at Parc Edmond de Rothschild in Boulogne
Head for Boulogne-Billancourt to discover the Japanese garden of the Parc de Boulogne, the park of the ruined Château Buchillot, once owned by Edmond de Rothschild. With its waterways, pine trees, maple trees and emblematic red bridges, it's a beautiful, soothing discovery to be made just outside Paris. [Read more]
The lovely Ichikawa Japanese Garden in Issy-les-Moulineaux
The Japanese Garden of ishikawa, just outside Paris, is the result of a partnership between the town of Issy-les-Moulineaux and the Japanese town of Ichikawa. They worked together to create the first truly traditional Japanese public garden in France. We're off to discover this Zen garden, ideal for meditation and relaxation. [Read more]
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