26 Best Parks
All of these parks are free.
(Don’t pay attention to the words “Garden” or “Park” in English, and “Jardin,” “Parc,” or “Square” in French, they don’t determine the type of the places. It’s just part of their official name.)
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Size (m²) | Size (ha) | Arr. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bercy Park | ★★★☆☆ | 140 000 | 14 | 12 |
| 02 | Champ de Mars Park | ★★★☆☆ | 240 000 | 24 | 7 |
| 03 | Trocadéro Garden | ★★★☆☆ | 94 000 | 9.4 | 16 |
| 04 | Monceau Park | ★★★☆☆ | 80 000 | 8 | 8 |
| 05 | La Villette Park | ★★★☆☆ | 550 000 | 55 | 19 |
| 06 | Buttes-Chaumont Park | ★★★☆☆ | 250 000 | 25 | 19 |
| 07 | Butte du Chapeau Rouge Park | ★★☆☆☆ | 47 000 | 4.7 | 19 |
| 08 | Belleville Park | ★★☆☆☆ | 45 000 | 4.5 | 20 |
| 09 | Louise Michel Park | ★★☆☆☆ | 24 000 | 2.4 | 18 |
| 10 | Montsouris Park | ★★☆☆☆ | 155 000 | 15.5 | 14 |
| 11 | André Citroën Park | ★★☆☆☆ | 140 000 | 14 | 15 |
| 12 | Georges Brassens Park | ★★☆☆☆ | 87 000 | 8.7 | 15 |
| 13 | Champs-Élysées Garden | ★★☆☆☆ | 137 000 | 13.7 | 8 |
| 14 | Catherine Labouré Garden | ★★☆☆☆ | 7 000 | 0.7 | 7 |
| 15 | Vert-Galant Park | ★★☆☆☆ | 1 600 | 0.16 | 1 |
| 16 | Luther King Park | ★★☆☆☆ | 100 000 | 10 | 17 |
| 17 | Ranelagh Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | 65 000 | 6.5 | 16 |
| 18 | St. Périne Park | ★☆☆☆☆ | 55 000 | 5.5 | 16 |
| 19 | Suzanne Buisson Park | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2 500 | 0.25 | 18 |
| 20 | Wall of I Love You | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2 000 | 0.2 | 18 |
| 21 | Rosiers Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1 000 | 0.1 | 4 |
| 22 | Kellermann Park | ★☆☆☆☆ | 55 000 | 5.5 | 13 |
| 23 | Choisy Park | ★☆☆☆☆ | 42 000 | 4.5 | 13 |
| 24 | Tino Rossi Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | 30 000 | 3 | 5 |
| 25 | Villemin Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | 20 000 | 2 | 10 |
| 26 | Place de la Nation | ★☆☆☆☆ | 11 000 | 1.1 | 12 |
01. Bercy Park
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Size 140,000 m² – 14 ha
Arrondissement 12th
French Name
Parc de Bercy
This park is characterized by its blend of green spaces, cultural venues, and historical remnants, including a vineyard and an old railway line. It features various gardens, a large lawn, and a playground.
Park
⚙️ Visitor Info (City Hall Website – Fr)
Yitzhak-Rabin Garden (within the Park)
02. Champ de Mars Park
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Size 240,000 m² – 24 ha
Arrondissement 7th
French Name
Champ-de-Mars
The Champ de Mars is a prominent public greenspace setting at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
It serves as a major venue for national events and is a popular spot for both locals and tourists. The park covers an area of approximately 780 meters in length and 220 meters in width, providing ample space for relaxation, picnics, and various recreational activities.
03. Trocadéro Garden
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Size 94,000 m² – 9.4 ha
Arrondissement 16th
French Names
Jardins du Trocadéro
Place du Trocadéro
The garden is located across the Seine River from the Eiffel Tower and is renowned for its stunning views of the landmark.
Designed in an English style, the garden features landscaped lawns, ornamental ponds, and the notable Warsaw Fountain.
It’s a popular place for tourists, providing a setting for photography.
04. Monceau Park
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Size 80,000 m² – 8 ha
Arrondissement 8th
French Name
Parc Monceau
A large public park featuring trees, tarmac trails, statues, as well as an 18th-century colonnade.
05. La Villette Park
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Size 550,000 m² – 55 ha
Arrondissement 19th
French Names
Parc de la Villette
La Villette
Parc de la Villette is one of the largest park in Paris. It combines a variety of attractions including museums, concert halls, theaters, and themed gardens.
It is renowned for its avant-garde architecture and hosts numerous cultural events, making it a vibrant hub for both locals and tourists.
The park’s design includes wide lawns and engaging spaces that encourage leisure and exploration.
06. Buttes-Chaumont Park
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Size 250,000 m² – 25 ha
Arrondissement 19th
French Name
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
This park is known for its dramatic landscapes, including cliffs, a lake, and a variety of trees and plants.
It features a blend of natural and architectural elements, including an iron railway bridge and a small temple modeled after the Roman Temple of Vesta.
07. Butte du Chapeau Rouge Park
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Size 47,000 m² – 4.7 ha
Arrondissement 19th
French Name
Parc de la Butte-du-Chapeau-Rouge
This sloping landscaped park, features a grand fountain, expansive lawns, and a playground.
08. Belleville Park
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Size 45,000 m² – 4.5 ha
Arrondissement 20th
French Name
Parc de Belleville
This parc is situated on the Belleville hill, making it the highest park in Paris. It features a variety of landscapes, including gardens, playgrounds, and a viewpoint that offers views of the city.
09. Louise Michel Park
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Size 24,000 m² – 2.4 ha
Arrondissement 18th
French Name
Square Louise Michel
This park is situated at the base of the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica and features a series of 222 steps leading up to the basilica.
The square is named after Louise Michel, a notable figure of the Paris Commune and a symbol of anarchism.
The upper part of the park, which corresponds to the entrance of the basilica, offers a panoramic view of the city.
10. Montsouris Park
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Size 155,000 m² – 15.5 ha
Arrondissement 14th
French Name
Parc Montsouris
This park inaugurated in 1875, is one of the largest green spaces in the city. It features a picturesque landscape that includes rolling hills, a large pond, and a variety of trees and flowers.
The park also houses several sculptures and a charming café, enhancing its appeal as a recreational area.
11. André Citroën Park
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Size 140,000 m² – 14 ha
Arrondissement 15th
French Name
Parc André Citroën
This park was inaugurated in 1992 on the site of the former Citroën automobile factory.
It’s known for its modern design, featuring a large lawn, playgrounds, and a water feature.
12. Georges Brassens Park
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Size 87,000 m² – 8.7 ha
Arrondissement 15th
French Name
Parc Georges Brassens
This large park features a variety of landscapes, including a small river, a charming bridge, and a belvedere.
13. Champs-Élysées Garden
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Size 137,000 m² – 13.7 ha
Arrondissement 8th
French Name
Jardins des Champs-Élysées
This historic park that forms part of the famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées was designed in 1667.
They feature a blend of formal gardens, tree-lined paths, statues, and fountains, providing a serene escape amidst the bustling city.
14. Catherine Labouré Garden
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Size 7,000 m² – 0.7 ha
Arrondissement 7th
French Name
Jardin Catherine-Labouré
This serene park is named after Catherine Labouré, a 19th-century nun who is renowned for her visions of the Virgin Mary.
The garden features a variety of plants, including grapevines, and is designed to provide a peaceful retreat for visitors.
15. Vert-Galant Park
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Size 1,600 m² – 0.16 ha
Arrondissement 1st
French Name
Square du Vert-Galant
This small park at the western tip of the Île de la Cité offers beautiful views of the Seine River. It is a popular spot for picnics and relaxation, with a peaceful atmosphere that makes it a popular spot in central Paris.
16. Luther King Park
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Size 100,000 m² – 10 ha
Arrondissement 17th
French Names
Parc Martin Luther King
Parc Clichy-Batignolles
This spacious, tree-lined park features playgrounds, sports facilities, and a skate park.
17. Ranelagh Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Size 65,000 m² – 6.5 ha
Arrondissement 16th
French Name
Jardin du Ranelagh
This large landscaped park features walking paths, sculptures and playgrounds.
18. St. Périne Park
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Size 55,000 m² – 5.5 ha
Arrondissement 16th
French Name
Parc Sainte-Périne
This park features landscaped areas with colorful flowers, along with a playground.
19. Suzanne Buisson Park
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Size 2,500 m² – 0.25 ha
Arrondissement 18th
French Name
Square Suzanne Buisson
This compact square is named after a member of the French Resistance during WWII. It also features a statue of Saint Denis, the first bishop of Paris, and a pétanque court.
20. Wall of I Love You
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Size 2,000 m² – 0.2 ha
Arrondissement 18th
French Names
Mur des Je t’aime
Square Jehan Rictus
This art installation spans 40 square meters and features the phrase “I love you” written over 311 times in more than 300 languages, making it a symbol of love and unity.
It’s a popular destination for couples and tourists alike, who come to express their affection in front of this romantic backdrop.
It’s loated in a small park named Square Jehan Rictus.
21. Rosiers Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Size 1,000 m² – 0.1 ha
Arrondissement 4th
French Name
Jardin des Rosiers Joseph Migneret
This small park, nestled between historic residences, features a community garden and a children’s play area.
22. Kellermann Park
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Size 55,000 m² – 5.5 ha
Arrondissement 13th
French Name
Parc Kellermann
This rather large park features a variety of landscapes, including lawns, flowerbeds, and trees. It also includes recreational facilities such as playgrounds and sports areas.
23. Choisy Park
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Size 42,000 m² – 4.2 ha
Arrondissement 13th
French Name
Parc de Choisy
This park features a large pond, playgrounds, and walking paths.
⚙️ Visitor Info (Official Website)
24. Tino Rossi Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Size 30,000 m² – 3 ha
Arrondissement 5th
French Names
Jardin Tino Rossi
Musée de la Sculpture en Plein Air
Quai Saint-Bernard
This tree-shaded city park along the Seine River features contemporary art sculptures and is also referred to as the Outdoor Sculpture Museum.
25. Villemin Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Size 20,000 m² – 2 ha
Arrondissement 10th
French Names
Jardin Villemin
Jardin Mahsa Jîna Amini
This park features a children’s play area, a community vegetable garden, spaces for ball games, a bandstand, and expansive lawns.
26. Place de la Nation
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Size 11,000 m² – 1.1 ha
Arrondissement 12th
French Names
Place de la Nation
Nation
Jardin de Marianne
This square is a prominent one and a major traffic hub, featuring a small city park at its center. It includes a large column topped with a statue of the Republic, which commemorates the French Revolution.
09 Best Gardens
All Parks & Gardens
In total, there are around 500 parks & gardens in Paris (including those featured on this page).
To find one, here is the relevant webpage:
