Picture this: you're in Paris at the start of spring. The snow has just melted, the flowers are beginning to bloom, and the sunshine is getting brighter and warmer with each passing day. Could you have picked a better place to welcome the season? Probably not! There's nothing quite like spring in Paris. And it's at its finest in the many beautiful parks here. From popular ones like Jardin du Luxembourg and Jardin des Tuileries to the more underrated spots like Bois de Boulogne and Parc Monceau. You can enjoy the very best of spring in these beautiful parks in Paris.
Trocadéro Gardens
There are mainly two words as to why you should visit the Trocadéro Gardens in spring: cherry blossoms. Although there are many other places where you can see the
cherry blossoms in Paris, they're arguably not as enchanting as this park. For one thing, the sight of pale pink petals against the iconic steel structure that is the Eiffel Tower?
Magnifique! You won't find a view as breathtaking as this once springtime arrives in Paris. The burst of color instantly reminds you that a new season has sprung. And why the season of spring itself symbolized rebirth.
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Jardin du Luxembourg
Lush lawns, colorful flowerbeds, well-cut hedges, and the serene Grand Bassin. You can find all of these and more in springtime at Jardin du Luxembourg, one of the most famous public
parks in Paris. If you think the place looks and feels more like a palace garden, that's because it is. Marie de Medici, the former queen of France, had this garden made right by the Palais du Luxembourg, one of the many residences of the French royal family at the time. Even though it's become one of the most well-visited parks in the city, it has retained its aristocratic beauty over the years.
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Jardin des Tuileries
It's pretty safe to say that Jardin des Tuileries is the main rival of Jardin du Luxembourg for the most famous park in Paris. Both are equally famous and beloved by locals and tourists alike. However, Jardin des Tuileries does have an upper hand when it comes to location. Situated in the
1st arrondissement, the park is near the
Louvre museum, arguably the most famous art gallery in the world. Those who visit the iconic museum tend to visit the Tuileries Garden right after. And when they do, they discover that the park has a lot of its own natural beauty to offer as well.
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Parc Monceau
Now, compared to the first two, Parc Monceau isn't exactly as famous. This isn't to say that the park isn't popular. Many locals and tourists still go here. But the first two parks are just too well-known for Parc Monceau to even compare. Nevertheless, you should really head to this Paris park come springtime. Why? Because of the lush greeneries. You won't find grass, trees, vines, and more that are as green as those in Parc Monceau. Not to mention the scenic ruins of the Temple of the Goddess Diana. This brings you to a whole new world entirely! It's no wonder Claude Monet painted this place in his many works.
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Square des Batignolles
Truth be told, Square des Batignolles is severely underrated. Ask tourists about the most famous parks in Paris and barely anyone of them would include this place. It might as well be a local Parisian's secret at this point. And you know what? That's not exactly a bad idea! Because come springtime, Square des Batignolles transforms into the perfect botanical escape from the hustle and bustle of the French capital. From its quaint English-style gardens to the serene small lake, you'll feel as if you're in your own little world in this park.
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Château de Versailles
The last two parks are technically not in Paris—or at least, nowhere near the city center—but they deserve some recognition too. Firstly, there are the stunning gardens of Château de Versailles. Since the place served as the home of the French royal family and their court, the grounds here are utterly exquisite. It's such a well-manicured garden that you almost feel as if there's still a grand king that the people are maintaining the place for. And it's no wonder that this iconic
château near Paris often stars in Hollywood films as well.
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Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny
And finally, there's Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny. Yes, this is way more outside of Paris compared to Versailles. It's practically in another region altogether. But when the flowers bloom and the leaves turn green again in this absolutely breathtaking oasis of botanical bliss, you simply can't miss it. There's a reason why one of the most prolific Impressionist painters chose to live and work here. As well as depict this famous garden in his works. The natural beauty of this land is unlike any other! It's a good thing that the place is near enough for a
day trip from Paris.
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If you're in Paris in springtime, you're in luck! The city especially blooms during this season, especially the many botanical spaces. A few Paris parks become so magical the moment springtime arrives!
