Want to get some fresh air without leavingthe Paris region? Val-de-Marne offers a wide range of green spaces where you can stroll, get some fresh air and reconnect with nature. From wooded paths and open lawns to intimate gardens and wide promenades, the département invites you to slow down, look up and listen to the wind in the leaves. An invitation to rediscover a different rhythm, just a few stations from Paris.
Looking for a place to picnic with the family, go jogging with friends or take a Sunday stroll for two? This guide is for you. It brings together a selection of places to suit all tastes, whether you're in the mood for idleness, sporting activities, botanical discoveries or simply silence. The parks of the Val-de-Marne are as varied as the desires they accommodate: ideal for children's games, for a chat on a bench, or for observing the local biodiversity.
Imagine walking under an avenue of ancient trees, listening to the birds at the water's edge, or stretching out on the grass to soak up the spring sunshine. The Val-de-Marne is home to some truly peaceful havens, often unsuspected, where it's good to linger. We'd like to invite you to discover a regularly updated selection of these cool spots.
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 Roseraie du Val-de-Marne at l'Haÿ-les-Roses, the world's first rose garden
Looking for the most beautiful rose garden around Paris? We'll take you to L'Haÿ-les-Roses in the Val-de-Marne to discover the world's first rose garden, created in 1894! Both a conservatory of plant collections and a Jardin Remarquable, this rose garden, open from May to September, is sure to delight your eyes. [Read more]
A walk along the banks of the Marne in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés to admire nature
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 give the landscape an air of Canada. [Read more]
Parc des Cormailles, a large departmental park in Ivry-sur-Seine (94)
Did you know? Ivry-sur-Seine is home to a large green space, and more specifically, a departmental park: the Parc des Cormailles, an ideal place for a stroll, a jog or an outdoor picnic! [Read more]
Parc départemental des Lilas, the large wooded park in Vitry-sur-Seine (94)
While in Vitry-sur-Seine, be sure to visit the Parc Départemental des Lilas, the city's largest green space with orchards and allotments. [Read more]
La Végétale, the green pedestrian and cycling corridor linking Créteil to Santeny
To the south of the capital, La Végétale is the perfect itinerary for cycling or walking along this greenway. [Read more]
Île Fanac in Joinville-le-Pont: green walks, canoeing, rowing and a gourmet barge
In Joinville-le-Pont, enjoy a quiet interlude on Île Fanac, discovering the elegant houses with pontoons. On the program: a stroll in a beautiful green setting, canoeing and rowing on the Marne and other nuggets to discover. [Read more]
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