Parks and Gardens in Paris
If you climb the Eiffel Tower, you will appreciate the large amount of green spaces housed in the French capital. Find out which ones are worth visiting.
Main parks and gardens
Jardin du Luxembourg
Designed in 1612 by Marie de’ Medici, the Luxembourg Garden is the most centric, popular and beautiful park in Paris.
Jardin des Tuileries
Located between the Louvre Museum and the Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Garden was the first garden in Paris opened to the public.
Jardin des Plantes
Created in 1635 as a medicinal garden for Louis XIII, the Garden of plants has been used throughout the centuries by botanists, doctors and pharmacists.
Champs de Mars
Champs de Mars is a peaceful green space located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. On the opposite side is the impressive building of the École Militaire.
A little further away
Bois de Boulogne
The Bois de Boulogne is a large park to the west of Paris, a true paradise for those who want to enjoy a bit of nature.