Garden guide - activities

The Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil, an exotic haven of peace with plants from all over the world

For a moment of peace and quiet in the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement, come and admire the magnificent species of plants from elsewhere, in the Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil. Large greenhouses, palm trees and magnificent flowerbeds await you!

Le Potager des Princes, a remarkable garden and lively animal park

The Potager des Princes or Parc de la Faisanderie is one of the outstanding gardens of the Île-de-France region. Located in Chantilly, this historic park features waterfalls and fountains, trelliswork, a flowering kitchen garden, a Japanese garden, orchards and topiaries... Since 2013, the park has also been home to an animal park, with a veritable farmyard (chickens, rabbits, sheep, goats, pony, donkey, dwarf horse, etc.). Numerous activities for children are organized throughout the year: rabbit races, chicken races and orchestras, sheepdog work.

The secret Japanese garden at Aincourt in the Val d'Oise

Located in the Val d'Oise, the town of Aincourt hides a superb Japanese garden in the Parc de la Bucaille, close to the medical center. Take a closer look at this exotic, well-kept park, where tranquillity and zenitude reign supreme.

The Grande Mosquée de Paris and its oriental garden

With its beautiful shaded patio, gardens and traditional decor, the Grande Mosquée de Paris is well worth an extended detour if you're in Paris's 5th arrondissement.

The Roseraie de Provins, an enchanted garden near Paris

Looking for a haven of peace in the Paris region? We'll take you to the Roseraie de Provins, a bucolic getaway in a beautiful green setting. An addictive spot!

A bucolic walk on the Impressionist Island in Chatou

A few stations away from Paris, by taking the RER A, make a stopover in the footsteps of the Impressionists in Chatou, for a pleasant stroll along the water.

The Japanese gardens of the Parc Floral de Paris in the Bois de Vincennes

The Parc Floral de Paris and its 35 hectares in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes is a mine of discoveries. Japanese-inspired, it features beautiful Zen gardens with bonsai trees, rhododendrons and water features.

The Japanese garden at Parc Edmond de Rothschild in Boulogne

Head for Boulogne-Billancourt to discover the Japanese garden of the Parc de Boulogne, the park of the ruined Château Buchillot, once owned by Edmond de Rothschild. With its waterways, pine trees, maple trees and emblematic red bridges, it's a beautiful, soothing discovery to be made just outside Paris.

The lovely Ichikawa Japanese Garden in Issy-les-Moulineaux

The Japanese Garden of ishikawa, just outside Paris, is the result of a partnership between the town of Issy-les-Moulineaux and the Japanese town of Ichikawa. They worked together to create the first truly traditional Japanese public garden in France. We're off to discover this Zen garden, ideal for meditation and relaxation.