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Are you an avid gardener? Got a green thumb? If so, or even if you just love natural beauty, we share with you the city's beautiful gardens. Check out our list, and then take time out of your busy schedule to stop and smell the roses!
Category: Gardens - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: Porte Dauphine or Porte Maillot, Paris 75016
The Bois de Boulogne offers more than 2100 acres of beautiful terrain, including woods, lakes, waterfalls and gardens. Originally fenced in as royal hunting grounds, the park was opened to the public in the early 19th century by Napoleon III, who had the wall built by Henri II torn down. This act marked the park's beginning. Today, multiple...
Category: Gardens - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: Esplanade du Château, Paris 75012
The Bois de Vincennes, Paris's largest park, was originally fenced off as royal hunting grounds. Today, scattered among its trees and lawns are peaceful lakes, bird reserves, a farm and even a castle completed in 1370 under the reign of Charles V. In past years, the castle has served as city fortress, barracks and prison. The Parc Floral botanical...
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Address: 57, rue Cuvier, Paris 75005
The Jardin des Plantes was established in the 17th century under the reign of Louis XIII. What began as an herb garden now includes different species from all over the world. Travelers even visited countries around the globe and brought back seeds to enhance the Paris collection. Among the specimens are an American sequoia and a laricio pine from...
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Address: 3, av de la Porte d'Auteuil, Paris 75016
This garden, originally established in the 19th century, continues to boast the same appeal that it had years ago. Surround yourself with beautiful palm trees, azaleas, orchids and begonias. Enjoy the sights and smells of banana trees, papyrus plants and strelitzias. In spring, the garden is an explosion of color and beauty. METRO: Porte d'Auteuil
Category: Gardens - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: rue de Rivoli, Paris 75001
This garden originally dates to 1564, when Catherine de Medici had it constructed as a reminder of her home in Italy. Historically, it marked one of the first times that Paris displayed beauty and elegance outdoors rather than only inside. Boasting lovely trees and flowers, the garden is a peaceful place to spend an afternoon. Visitors should take...
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Address: bd Saint-Michel, Paris 75005
One of Paris's most famous parks, Luxembourg was originally established in the 1600s. Not until the 19th century, however, were its grounds opened to the public. The park is known for its two elaborate fountains and for its manicured design. While many folks come simply to enjoy its beauty, the park also invites folks to play a game of tennis or...
Category: Gardens - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: rue des Morillons, Paris 75015
Established in 1984, Parc Georges Brassens is alive with color and the whispers of running water. Formerly the site of slaughterhouses, the park has been reinvented with lush gardens, playgrounds, and a bandstand. One section was even designed for the blind and comes complete with braille signs. Architectural elements, sculpture, incredible...
