No matter how long we've lived here, Paris always manages to surprise us. Right in the heart of the Marais district, many Parisians stroll the streets of this area, which abounds in gourmet addresses and avant-garde concepts. And in the heart of this trendy spot that we thought we knew so well, there's a large, little-known garden that we walk past without even knowing it.
While Parisians vie for the Place des Vosges when the weather's nice, the Jardins des Archives and its 8,000 m2 of greenery remain a secret nugget. However, this spot is open to the public free of charge, just like theHôtel de Soubise which overlooks it. It's a grouping of several gardens that once belonged to private mansions and can be discovered in four different landscapes.
The best-known is the Jardin de l'Hôtel de Rohan, with its unobstructed view of the building and its beautiful French-style lawns. The gardens of the hôtels d'Assy and de Breteuil, meanwhile, offer a more intimate and romantic atmosphere, with flowering shrubs and a pretty stream. The charming garden of the Hôtel de Fontenay features a parterre of a thousand flowers, a feast for the eyes. Finally, the garden of theHôtel de Jaucourt charms us with its air of peaceful meadow.
Four gardens, four different atmospheres, each offering the pleasure of a quiet break in a verdant setting before returning to the hustle and bustle of Parisian life. The charms of Parisian life!
The Hôtel de Soubise, a remarkable setting for the French National Archives
In the heart of the Marais district, discover a private mansion and its hidden garden, home to the Archives nationales and a free museum open to all. A chance to admire the sublime architecture of the Hôtel de Soubise! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts April 12, 2021
Location
Les Jardins des Archives
Jardin des Archives Nationales
75003 Paris 3
Access
Hôtel de Ville metro station (lines 1 and 11) or Rambuteau metro station (line 11)
Prices
Free
The Hôtel de Soubise, a remarkable setting for the French National Archives
