If you're a fan of Japanese gardens, you'll know that there are two times of year when you can admire them in all their splendor: in spring, when the cherry trees (sakura), azaleas, hydrangeas and camellias are in bloom, and in autumn, when the leaves of the trees set the scene alight.
Indeed, when autumn arrives, the maples explode with glowing colors, much to our delight. With the pines trimmed, the bamboos staying green and the gingkos turning yellow, we're presented with a beautiful artist's palette.
For those who don't know, the Japanese garden is based on a simple principle: the expression of nature, sacred to the Nipponese. The Japanese garden seeks to achieve balance and harmony by offering a miniature version of the natural environment. Reproduce and sublimate: this is the quest of Japanese gardens, where water, rock, plants, sand and ornaments are usually the order of the day.
For a refreshing change of scenery to enjoy the beautiful parks and gardens surrounding Paris, we've put together our top 4 Japanese gardens to visit inautumn. Make the most of the sunshine before winter sets in, and head off to discover these famous, finely-crafted gardens.
The Japanese garden at Château de Courances: a bucolic and exotic stroll in the Paris region
The Japanese garden at Château de Courances is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens around Paris, and particularly so in France. Located in the fabulous Courances estate in Essonne, this Anglo-Japanese garden delights us with its exotic landscapes. [Read more]
The gardens of the Claude Monet house in Giverny are among the most beautiful flowered panoramas in the world
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]
The Albert Kahn Museum's superb Japanese garden and other gardens that take us on a journey
The Musée Albert Kahn, which has just reopened its doors, unveils sublime gardens that are a must-see. Conceived as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery. [Read more]
Parc de l'Amitié, the superb Japanese park in Hauts-de-Seine
Looking for an original park and garden just outside Paris? Head for Rueil-Malmaison in the 92 region to discover the Parc de l'Amitié, an astonishing park full of treasures, including a Japanese garden with its emblematic red bridge and flourishing vegetation. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
So, why not treat yourself to a Japanese discovery around Paris? The show is guaranteed!
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