Top 6 Gardens in Paris Worth Visiting in 2023
One of my favorite things to do in Paris, is to grab a book and go sit in one of Paris’s gardens. I’ve visited a ton of gardens Paris has to offer, and today I’m going to share with you the ones worth visiting! The Gardens in Paris Worth visiting include the Luxembourg Garden, Gardens of the Musée Rodin, Tuleries Garden, Parc Des Buttes Chaumon, Jardin Du Petit Palais, and Jardin du Palais Royal.
Luxembourg Garden
The Luxembourg Garden also known as the Jardin du Luxembourg is by far my favorite Garden in all of Paris and worth visiting. The Luxembourg Garden is known for being home to the French house of the Senate, its beautiful fountains, giant pond, flowerbeds and 106 statues! If you are looking for a massive garden that you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors, the Parisian way of life and culture all in one then the Luxembourg Garden is perfect for you!
My first apartment in Paris was right next to this garden and Aaron and I would go almost every day. We loved to take advantage of the free tennis courts. During the warm months if you want a seat around the water then I highly recommend you get there early because once people sit down in those iconic green Parisians seats they are likely going to be there the entire day. If you are in Paris during the summer, the park offers several free exhibits and concerts.
Address: 75006 Paris, France
Price: Free to Enter
Hours: Opens at 7.30am and 8.15am, and closes between 4.30pm and 9.30pm (depending on the season)
Gardens of the Musée Rodin in Paris
One garden that is often forgotten about is the gardens of the Musée Rodin in Paris. This garden is known as the sculpture garden due to the fact they have over 150. The gardens of the Musée Rodin is home to many famous sculptures that are iconic to Paris, such as the Thinker Statue, the Gates of Hell, the Kiss, and the Monument to Balzac.
Although the price to enter isn’t free for this garden, I highly recommend visiting it! During the summer expect people to fill the garden area and spend all day here enjoying a light snack, a picnic and a glass of wine.
Address: 77 rue de Varenne 75007 Paris
Price: $12
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m
Tuleries Garden / Jardin des Tuileries
The Garden Tuleries is located between the Lourve Mesuem and the Place de la Concorde. It is easily one of the most famous gardens is all of Paris. What I love about the Tuleries is during the summer they have a carnival that is open all day and closes after the park closes. For me, I love packing a picnic and heading to the Tulieries to enjoy a day outside with friends.
Jardin des Tuileries offers a variety of statues, fountains, and beautiful garden area. Even if you aren't able to spend all day here and enjoy a picnic, it's definitely worth walking through. I highly recommend the Jardin Des Tuileries if you are looking for a large open greenery space, with ample amounts of statues, fountains, an annual popup carnival, and are looking for a good lookout spot where you can view, the Lourve, the Eiffel Tower, and Palace de la Concorde.
Address: Pl. de la Concorde, 75001 Paris, France
Price: Free to enter
Hours: Opens at 7AM – 9PM
Parc Des Buttes Chaumon
Parc Des Buttes Chaumon is the 5th largest park in Paris sitting on over 25 acres of land. This is my favorite park to enjoy long walks and enjoy nature. If you are looking for a way to escape the big city without actually leaving the city then the Parc Des Buttes Chaumon is perfect for you. Don't forget to pack a good pair of walking shoes for this Parisian garden.
When visiting Parc Des Buttes Chaumon expect to find families enjoying the playgrounds, large lakes, and even a waterfall. If you have kids then I highly recommend that you bring them here to run around and enjoy the great outdoors.
Address: 1 Rue Botzaris, 75019 Paris, France
Price: Free to enter
Hours: Opens at 7AM – 10PM
Jardin Du Petit Palais
The Jardin Du Petit Palais is a secret garden tucked away in the 8th arrondissements of Paris. Oftentimes you will see several business people here meeting for a coffee or even to have lunch. What I love about this garden is how it’s relatively unknown and you’re surrounded by beautiful architecture. Plus there is a café located inside the garden which is perfect for the grabbing a drink, something to eat or even using the bathroom. This is the perfect garden in Paris to visit if you are looking for a quiet place to sit and read. This is a relatively small garden, so there isn’t much walking available.
Address: 1 Av. Dutuit Petit Palais, 75008 Paris, France
Price: Free to enter
Hours: Opens at 10AM – 5:15PM, closed on Monday
Jardin du Palais Royal
The Jardin du Palais royal is one of my favorite garden to visit to relax and enjoy the beautiful architecture. This garden was originally designed for personal use to the royal family and then later opened to the public to enjoy. This is one of the smaller gardens on the list today. It is worth walking around and enjoying the beautiful scenery and immersing yourself in history. If you visit the Jardin du Palais Royal during the springtime expect to see the cherry blossoms and magnolia trees in full bloom! During Paris fashion week, famous designers will often rent out this garden.
Address: 2 Gal de Montpensier, 75001 Paris, France
Price: Free to enter
Hours: 8 AM–8:30 PM
Final Thoughts on the best gardens in Paris worth visiting
There are over 450 gardens and parks in Paris. Don’t be surprised if you are walking around exploring and stumble into a small garden or park that’s not very well known. I always tell people to not be afraid to explore these parks because they are definitely beautiful. I’d love to hear in the comments which Gardens in Paris do you think are worth visiting?
Sincerely Petite in Paris,
Diane
