Exploring Paris this summer? Don't miss out on the captivating parks and natural havens scattered throughout the city

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Paris, often known as the City of Light, is also a city of green spaces. From grand gardens to peaceful parks, the city offers a variety of outdoor havens for visitors to enjoy. Here's a guide to some of the most significant green spaces in Paris.

Nestled within the Bois de Vincennes, the 12th arrondissement's Parc Floral de Paris forms part of the Paris Botanical Garden. This picturesque park showcases seasonal interest, boasting collections of irises, camellias, and rhododendrons, as well as vast tulip displays in spring and dahlia displays in autumn. The Garden of Four Seasons, with its 1,200 varieties of perennial plants, is another highlight.

For those seeking a more dramatic setting, the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in the 19th arrondissement is a must-visit. This 19th-century park, built on a former quarry, offers free visits with dramatic viewpoints, caves, waterfalls, a suspension bridge, and a large lake.

If you're in the vicinity of the Arc de Triomphe, take a stroll through Parc Monceau, a 17th-century park filled with trees and greenery. Highlights include statues, a Renaissance archway, and a sizeable pond.

The Bois de Vincennes, Paris's second 'lung' on the eastern edge of the city, is another green haven. Visitors can enjoy attractions like Parc floral de Paris, Arboretum de Paris, and Jardin d'agronomie tropicale.

In the southeast corner of the Bois de Boulogne, you'll find the Jardins des Serres d'Auteuil, another part of the Paris Botanical Garden. This greenhouse complex houses more than 1,000 species of plants.

For a unique urban walking experience, visit the Couleé Verte Rene Dumont. This former railway line, now a walking route from rue Édouard Lartet to the Bastille, offers greenery, gardens, tree canopy views, tunnels, and landscaped gardens with water features and extensive planting beds.

Lastly, the Square du Temple - Elie Wiesel, an English landscaped garden in the 3rd arrondissement, is filled with exotic trees and an ornamental pool that attracts wildlife.

And if you're willing to venture beyond the city, iconic gardens like the grounds of Versailles and Monet's garden at Giverny can be reached in under two hours from Paris. Whether you're seeking tranquillity, adventure, or a touch of history, Paris's green spaces have something for everyone.

Exploring Paris this summer? Don't miss out on the captivating parks and natural havens scattered throughout the city