With the arrival of summer, Paris is transformed! One by one, the streets of the capital take on the colors of spring, as flowers bloom throughout the season. After the cherry blossom, this time we invite you to discover the best spots to admire wisteria in bl oom from April to June, depending on location, variety and sunshine.
To discover the oldest wisteria in Paris, you have to go to the heart of the capital, on theIle de la Cité. On the façade of the Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole restaurant, a legendary medieval-inspired address in the capital, you'll discover beautiful purple flowers covering the building. Pruned last year, this wisteria is still struggling to regain its former beauty, but it's still very beautiful.
We then head into the Marais, towards rue de Fourcy. In front of the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, you'll see a wisteria peeking out through the gate.
Along the banks of the Seine, an enchanting setting also awaits you, this time on the Port Debilly in the 16th arrondissement of the capital. Here, facing the Eiffel Tower, the flowers provide a stunning backdrop to immortalize in a photo. We'll then move on to the Grand Palais, on Place François 1er, where you'll still be able to admire them.
In the 13th arrondissement of Paris, there's a micro-neighborhood that lives up to its name: Cité Florale. In this picturesque spot, we take the opportunity to discover wisteria in a calm environment where the hustle and bustle of Paris seems far away. We recommend that you take care not to disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood if you feel like discovering this unique spot in Paris.
In the 14th arrondissement, a beautiful wisteria adds color to the rue du Moulin Vert. Finally, in Paris's 5th arrondissement, the Grande Mosquée de Paris unveils an enchanting garden where you can admire wisteria in bloom.
Behind the Basilique du Sacré Cœur lies a small park well worth a visit. Stop off at Square Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet to feast your eyes on its avenue of drooping purple and white wisteria.
In the heart of the Jardin des Plantes, just a stone's throw from the menagerie, you'll find sublime wisteria in and around the Jardin Alpin. Come and discover this little corner of paradise, a charming setting for many plants and flowers.
At the gateway to Paris, in Rueil-Malmaison, nestles a superb flower-filled park that honors Claude Monnet and his home in Giverny: the Parc des Impressionnistes. Over a pretty wooden bridge, beneath the stream, you'll discover a sublime, luxuriant wisteria.
Of course, speaking of Giverny, Claude Monet's famous garden and home remain a must-see for lovers of beautiful flowers and wisteria. This wisteria is currently in full bloom, so now's the time to go.
In the Vallée de Chevreuse, and particularly in Chevreuse, wisteria abounds. You may even spot some climbing metres high. See here, the magnificent wisteria along rue Pierre Chesneau, which makes for sublime photos.
Among the pretty villages of the Yvelines, why not discover Médan and its treasures? In front of the château and in the town's alleyways, the wisteria are majestic.
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. [Read more]
The Parc des Impressionnistes in Rueil-Malmaison, located on the banks of the Seine opposite the Ile des Impressionnistes, is a sublime 1.2-hectare park that honors the color palettes of the Impressionists. Water, plants and flowers in abundance recall Claude Monet's garden at Giverny. [Read more]
The Jardin des Plantes conceals a magnificent alpine garden. Located between the Grandes Serres and the Menagerie, this garden, which has no entrance doors, is accessible via a hidden underground passage. Here you can discover the rock gardens and wild mountain plants. It's a haven of peace to be (re)discovered all year round. [Read more]
The gardens at Claude Monet's house in Giverny are world-famous. People flock here in spring to see the first blooms and the beautiful wisteria in May, but did you know that the autumn colors are just as beautiful? Dahlias, asters and nasturtiums in profusion mingle with the sublime yellow and red hues of the vines and trees. Discover the gardens on video. [Read more]
At the top of the Butte Montmartre, just a few minutes' walk reveals a little jewel of greenery: the Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet, a little-known green space that has lost none of its charm. [Read more]
Nestled in a loop of the Seine just 30 minutes from Paris, the village of Médan offers a wonderful escape into time and history. Once the property of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the Middle Ages, it now boasts a number of cultural treasures, including its famous 16th-century château and the home of the illustrious Émile Zola. We take you on a voyage of discovery. [Read more]
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The Grande Mosquée de Paris and its oriental garden
Rueil-Malmaison's superb Parc des Impressionnistes, inspired by Monet
The Jardin des Plantes' hidden Alpine garden, a nugget worth discovering
The gardens of the Claude Monet house in Giverny are among the most beautiful flowered panoramas in the world
Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet, the green nugget hidden next to Sacré-Coeur
The charming village of Médan in the Yvelines, its castle and its treasures
