Let’s face it, fall is one of the most beautiful seasons! It enchants us with its shimmering colors and nature transforming before our eyes like a magnificent painting… Here are all our favorite spots to enjoy it to the fullest.
A free park, open 24 hours a day, perfect for escaping the heat and recharging your batteries. To extend that fall feeling in a green setting (just a stone’s throw from Paris), head to Parc des Ibis, located on an island in Le Vésinet (Yvelines).This 30-hectare park is laid out around six lakes and approximately 4 km of rivers. Accessible in less than 30 minutes from Paris via the RER A, it’s free and open 24 hours a day—ideal for picnicking and cooling off under the canopy.
Take a stroll through the Albert Kahn Gardens, a haven of tranquility near Paris. To experience fall at its finest, the magnificent gardens (Japanese, English, and French) at the Albert Kahn Museum offer a true invitation to explore, right near Paris.
Admire the wall of leaves in Montmartre in the fall
Fall is the perfect time to see the leaves change color. The Wall of Leaves in Montmartre is definitely a must-see. The red, orange, and yellow hues are absolutely stunning this time of year! A picturesque stroll you won’t want to miss in Paris!
For an autumn getaway away from the hustle and bustle of Paris, head to Jacques-Baumel Park: perched on Mont-Valérien at 162 m, this vast 25-hectare space features wooded trails, a 2.5-km loop, and walking areas suitable for both athletes and casual strollers. From the Fécheray terrace, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Paris (the Eiffel Tower, La Défense, Sacré-Cœur) before continuing your stroll toward the Memorial to Fighting France and the American Cemetery.
This weekend, take advantage of the summer sun to discover an absolutely magnificent place: the Royal Abbey of Royaumont. This Cistercian abbey is the largest in the Île-de-France region. Preserved from the ravages of time, this magical place has lost none of its splendor. In this place steeped in 800 years of history, stroll through its “French-style” garden and wander beneath its carved Gothic arches, worthy of the greatest schools of magic…
A bucolic 650-square-meter garden with a spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower. To enjoy the colors of fall away from the hustle and bustle, head to the Maison de Balzac, located in the 16th arrondissement: it features a bucolic 650-square-meter garden with a tea room (Rose Bakery) and a remarkable view of the Eiffel Tower. The museum’s permanent collection is free year-round, making it an ideal getaway for an afternoon in nature without leaving Paris.
To extend the magic of fall colors beyond Parisian parks, take a stroll through the Yili Garden. Have you heard of the Yili Garden? This true marvel, nestled in the heart of Saint-Rémy-l’Honoré in the Yvelines department, is the only private traditional Chinese garden in France. With its sculpted gardens, bonsai trees, bridges, and pagodas, you’ll feel completely immersed in the Middle Kingdom.
To extend the fall experience beyond the streets of Paris, head to a stunning 17th-century château listed as a historic monument and entirely surrounded by water: the Domaine de Courance. It boasts a major attraction: a 75-hectare park that ranks among the most beautiful in France…
If you’re looking for a fall getaway just outside the capital,head to the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud: a free park on the outskirts of Paris offering breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower. Perfect for an outdoor outing with kids, this vast, princely park designed by André Le Nôtre charms visitors with its remarkable gardens, its 17th-century Grande Cascade hydraulic fountain, and its must-see lookout point.