Discover Paris’s 42 best Parks nature spots for your trip

Champ-de-Mars

★ 4.6 · 224,389 reviews

Discover the Champ-de-Mars, the great lawn stretching from the Eiffel Tower to the École Militaire. Settle in for a picnic and watch the tower light up at night from one of Paris's best free viewpoints.

Place du Trocadéro

Discover Place du Trocadéro, the hilltop square with the city's best Eiffel Tower views. Snap photos from the terraces, wander down past the cascading fountains toward the Seine, and enjoy street performers along the way.

Bois de Vincennes

★ 4.5 · 41,449 reviews

Explore the Bois de Vincennes, Paris's largest green space on its eastern edge. Spend a full day rowing on the boating lake, wandering the woodland, visiting the Paris Zoo, and touring the medieval Château de Vincennes.

Jardin des Tuileries

★ 4.6 · 118,775 reviews

Discover the Jardin des Tuileries, the formal garden linking the Louvre to Place de la Concorde. Stroll tree-lined paths past fountains and statues, pause at the central café, and rest on manicured lawns between museum visits.

Jardin du Luxembourg

★ 4.7 · 127,929 reviews

Discover the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Senate's historic garden in the heart of Paris. Stroll past the Médicis Fountain and statues, join a guided tour or horticulture course, and check out the Musée du Luxembourg, beehive school, and music kiosk along the way.

Pont Alexandre III

Discover Pont Alexandre III, Paris's most ornate Seine crossing. Stroll past gilded bronze nymphs and cherubs while taking in open river views between the Invalides and the Grand Palais.

Parc Monceau

★ 4.6 · 23,800 reviews

Discover Parc Monceau, a landscaped green escape in Paris's elegant 8th arrondissement. Stroll the shaded pathways at your own pace, with extended summer evening hours and easy access for visitors with reduced mobility.

Bois de Boulogne

★ 4.3 · 29,021 reviews

Escape the city at the Bois de Boulogne, Paris's largest park. Spend a half-day cycling the paths, rowing on the lakes, or wandering the Bagatelle gardens with the whole family.

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

★ 4.6 · 27,348 reviews

Explore Parc des Buttes-Chaumont's dramatic hillside terrain in the 19th arrondissement. Wander paths past grottoes and a lake, crossing the suspended bridge for views of the cliff-top Temple de la Sybille.

1-hour boat tour - La Seine

★ 4.4 · 88,160 reviews

Set sail on a one-hour Seine cruise departing right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Glide past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and Hôtel de Ville while multilingual audio commentary in 14 languages fills you in on each landmark.

Père Lachaise Cemetery

★ 4.6 · 4,574 reviews

Wander through Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris's largest green space and a living work of art. Follow one of six themed walking routes past sculpted monuments, chapels, and shaded paths to discover the graves of famous figures.

Musée Rodin

★ 4.7 · 20,754 reviews

Step into the Hôtel Biron for an intimate look at Auguste Rodin's sculpture. Wander past The Thinker and The Gates of Hell indoors, then stroll the rose-filled garden dotted with sculptures and works by Camille Claudel.

Bagatelle Park

★ 4.6 · 5,124 reviews

Wander through Bagatelle Park, a landscaped garden tucked inside the Bois de Boulogne. Stroll past the famous rose garden in full bloom around June, and admire the 18th-century château without the crowds of central Paris.

Rent a rowboat on Lac Daumesnil

★ 4.6 · 521 reviews

Discover Lac Daumesnil from the water on a self-rowed boat. Paddle a leisurely 45-minute loop around the 12-hectare lake in the Bois de Vincennes, no booking needed, just show up and go.

Jardin des Plantes

★ 4.6 · 51,030 reviews

Discover the Jardin des Plantes, Paris's historic botanical garden by the Seine. Wander tree-lined paths and flowerbeds, step into the Grandes Serres greenhouses, visit the Ménagerie zoo, and explore galleries on evolution, geology, and mineralogy.

Place des Vosges

★ 4.6 · 33,160 reviews

Step into Place des Vosges, Paris's oldest planned square in the heart of the Marais. Wander the arcaded walkways beneath matching brick-and-stone townhouses, relax by the fountains on the lawn, and peek into Victor Hugo's former home.

Pont des Arts

★ 4.6 · 17,602 reviews

Discover the Pont des Arts, a pedestrian-only bridge spanning the Seine. Stroll the car-free wooden deck for open views of the Louvre and Institut de France, and linger for photos or sunset.

André Citroën Park

★ 4.4 · 10,768 reviews

Discover André Citroën Park, a modern riverside green space in the 15th arrondissement. Wander its formal gardens and themed greenhouses, then rise above the treetops in the tethered balloon for panoramic views of Paris.

Montsouris Park

★ 4.6 · 17,376 reviews

Discover Parc Montsouris, the English-style green space locals actually use. Wander winding paths around the lake and rolling lawns, enjoying a quieter, authentic Paris away from the tourist crowds.

Le Square des Peupliers

Discover Le Square des Peupliers, a hidden residential lane in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Take a quiet, leafy stroll past modest houses and greenery, far from the city's busier streets.

La Petite Ceinture

Discover La Petite Ceinture, Paris's forgotten railway turned urban wild. Wander overgrown tracks, spot old station remnants, and enjoy a quiet, green escape far from the usual tourist crowds.

Canal Saint-Martin

★ 4.4 · 1,683 reviews

Discover Canal Saint-Martin, a leafy waterway crossed by iron footbridges. Stroll the tree-lined banks, then settle in with drinks alongside the young, energetic crowd that gathers here on sunny days.

Coulée verte René-Dumont

★ 4.6 · 6,975 reviews

Discover the Coulée verte René-Dumont, Paris's elevated garden walkway built along a former rail viaduct. Stroll above the streets of the 12th arrondissement through greenery, accessing the path via convenient stairs or lifts from Bastille to rue Édouard-Lartet.

Montmartre Cemetery

★ 4.6 · 933 reviews

Wander the tree-lined paths of Montmartre Cemetery, a quiet green enclave tucked beneath a railway bridge. Stroll past elaborate tombs and monuments marking notable artists and writers, taking in a peaceful, reflective walk in the heart of the 18th arrondissement.

Musée Bourdelle

★ 4.7 · 4,003 reviews

Step into Antoine Bourdelle's former studios and garden in the heart of Montparnasse. Wander among his sculptures, drawings, and photographs across the ateliers and contemporary wing, then relax at Le Rhodia café.

Bercy Park

★ 4.0 · 35,249 reviews

Discover Bercy Park, a peaceful green escape built on the site of old wine warehouses. Wander past preserved rail tracks and cobblestones woven through the modern gardens, enjoying a quiet, uncrowded retreat along the Seine.

Auteuil Greenhouse Gardens

★ 4.6 · 3,985 reviews

Step into the Serres d'Auteuil, a hidden cluster of 1890s glass greenhouses near the Bois de Boulogne. Wander among tropical and Mediterranean plants for a quiet, photogenic escape far from the crowds of Paris's bigger gardens.

Day Trip to the Cliffs of Étretat

★ 4.7 · 155 reviews

Escape Paris for a day at the Cliffs of Étretat on the Normandy coast. Walk beneath the towering white chalk arches that once inspired Monet, guided by a knowledgeable local for a relaxing coastal break.

Palais Royal

★ 4.6 · 21,384 reviews

Explore the Palais-Royal, a former royal residence just across from the Louvre. Wander through the landscaped garden and arcaded galleries lined with shops, pausing to take in art installations set against the historic courtyards.

Le Square du Vert-Galant

★ 4.5 · 1,568 reviews

Discover the Square du Vert-Galant at the quiet tip of Île de la Cité. Settle onto a riverside bench or grassy patch beneath the trees, and watch the Seine and its bridges drift by.