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15 Sublime Hidden Gardens to Visit in Paris

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In June, the Ministry of Culture launched the 20th edition of the "Rendez-vous aux jardins," an event that highlights the beauty of the blooming green spaces in our beloved capital. As the back-to-school season approaches, we invite you to once again take a tour of the most poetic and hidden gardens, perfect for visiting while you're still on vacation!

The sun has peeked out in Paris! To soak up some vitamin D, we've picked the hidden gardens you absolutely must visit.


Nature Meets Culture

If you love culture and nature, the garden of the Rodin museum is perfect for you. The rose gardens that adorn the courtyard highlight stunning works of art. By your side, you'll find some of the sculptor's most beautiful pieces like The Thinker, The Three Shadows, The Burghers of Calais, and the magnificent Gates of Hell. In the 7th arrondissement, let yourself be carried away by a cultural afternoon.

Address: 77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France




A Peaceful Oasis

Sometimes, it's possible to uniquely visit the garden of the Hôtel Matignon. With over 2 hectares of lush greenery, seize this one-of-a-kind opportunity and come listen to the birds singing among the 111 linden trees planted in the grand walkway. A guaranteed haven of peace!

Address: 36 Rue de Babylone, 75007 Paris, France




Bagatelle Park, also known as the Botanical Garden of Paris

Little bridges, waterfalls, and tall trees catch our attention. But what truly intrigues and fascinates us the most is the stunning rose garden with 10,000 rose bushes. This garden is perfect if you want to surround yourself with roses that are all wonderfully unique. We find ourselves in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne to admire the bouquet that no one else will ever gift us, except for… Paris.

Address: 42 Rte de Sèvres À Neuilly, 75016 Paris, France




The Oasis in the Heart of Paris

At the Great Mosque, you’ll discover a charming blue opal tiled path. Surrounded by greenery, this spot is a peaceful haven away from prying eyes where the ground meets the sky. We love to go there to breathe in the tranquility and admire the stunning oriental architecture.

Address: 2bis Pl. du Puits de l'Ermite, 75005 Paris, France



8000 m2 and still hidden

The National Archives Garden is a vast piece of nature nestled in the Marais. Not far from Place des Vosges, you pass by it without even realizing, but this little gem of greenery is just perfect for a sunny afternoon. You can move around to different spots in the garden, as it's actually divided into 4 sections. Follow your heart and wander among the trees and benches of the 3rd arrondissement.

Address: 60 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris, France




Calm and Soothing

The garden of the Musée de la Vie Romantique brings a countryside feel right in the heart of the capital. You can spend the afternoon there once your visit is complete. The tables are beautifully arranged in a bucolic atmosphere among the walls of the museum.

Address: 16 Rue Chaptal, 75009 Paris, France




Little Bonus

Located in the heart of the Marais, this charming little flower-filled spot isn't widely known. To find calm and serenity in the midst of the Parisian hustle and bustle, the Lazare Rachline garden is a hidden gem perfect for enjoying a book.

Address: 9 Rue Payenne, 75003 Paris, France



The paradise for green thumbs

When you say garden to relax in the sun, it means plants and scents. Right? Yes, indeed, we assure you. Welcome to the Maison du jardinage, a little haven of peace dedicated to the art of green thumbs. It's the perfect place to take a nature break, frolic in the vegetable garden, cultivate your green thumb, and of course, chat with the house mistresses, experts in all things gardening.

Address: 41 Rue Paul-Belmondo, 75012 Paris, France


In the Midst of Roses

I’m just about to not share this secret garden filled with a thousand and one roses… But hey, I’m feeling generous! Here, it’s roses everywhere: red, yellow, white roses. They’re all around, filling this little hidden park with a scent of roses and an ultra-romantic vibe. So, it’s better to visit as a couple rather than with friends!

Address: 9 Rue du Grand Veneur, 75003 Paris, France


The most brilliant

You’ve noticed that to enjoy an unknown garden, you need to push open the heavy doors of private mansions. These often hide wonderful museums and great institutes! When we're told that curiosity is by no means a bad flaw... Anyway, the Hôtel de Donon houses the Cognacq-Jay Museum, focused on the art of the Enlightenment era. Its garden is as magnificent as the rest!

Address: 8 Rue Elzevir, 75003 Paris, France


On the Butte

We won't lie to you, this is one of our favorite spots in Paris, so please treat it well. The gardens of the Montmartre Museum are not only underrated but also feature fruit trees, lilacs, and rose bushes, with a view of the vineyards of Montmartre. And some people still wonder where the best neighborhood in Paris is.

Address: 12 Rue Cortot, 75018 Paris, France


Lovers of letters, we've found your Eden

Mr. Balzac is not only a great author but also very generous since he left us his Parisian home. He lived on the heights of the 16th until 1847 under a pseudonym to escape his creditors (that's actually why the house has two entrances). Today, it's a house/museum where you can step into the author's intimacy and, most importantly, enjoy his garden, nice and sheltered. Pretty cool, right…

Address: 47 Rue Raynouard, 75016 Paris, France


Heading North

No, it's not that cold in Sweden, and here's the proof: the garden of the Swedish Institute is a hidden gem to share quietly to keep it so cozy. With outdoor movie screenings, delightful tea times, a lawn, and sun loungers… it's the perfect spot to catch some sun without leaving Paris. Yes, indeed.

Address: 11 Rue Payenne, 75003 Paris, France


It Smells Like Roses

Since the summer of 2014, the charming Jardin des Rosiers has welcomed a lovely second section of over one thousand square meters to enhance its already super cool space! Now, it boasts a whopping 2000 m² of lawn where you can soak up the sun with family and friends. There’s even a community garden managed by Les jardiniers du 4e, perfect for a fully plant-loving Sunday outing.

Address: 10 Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, France


The Little Brother

The Buttes-Chaumont, we all agree, everyone knows it. But the Butte du Chapeau-Rouge, does that ring a bell? Just a stone’s throw from the largest park in Paris lies the cutest little park in the capital. And it’s not to be embarrassed next to its neighbor, as it boasts nearly 5 hectares of lawns, trees, benches, and flowers.

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Address: 5 Av. Debidour, 75019 Paris, France