You don’t have to go far for a change of scenery! In Paris, there are zen havens of peace that we recommend you visit at least once: authentic Japanese gardens, where you’re bound to find something to inspire you and disconnect from all the urban hustle and bustle.
The Japanese garden at the Musée Albert-Kahn, one of the most popular Japanese gardens in Paris
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The two Japanese gardens at the Musée Albert Kahn are among the most popular in Paris. The first garden is more traditional, with all the hallmarks of an exceptional Japanese garden!The second symbolizes the life of Albert Kahn. Life (yang) is symbolized by the river and its relief. And death (yin) is represented by certain buildings and tree species, such as beech and cedar.
Location: 1 bis rue des abondances, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
The Favières Japanese garden, one of the largest in the Paris region
Less than an hour from the capital, this incredible green space offers an enchanting journey every season! The Favières Japanese Garden is a 9,000-square-meter haven of peace that’ll propel you out of the hustle and bustle of Paris. This park specializing in Japanese art and culture offers a totally different experience without leaving Paris.
Location: Jardins japonais de Favières – 10, chemin de la Belle-Épine, Favières 77220
Access: from Paris, take the RER A to Tournan-en-Brie, then bus 2292 to the “Place” stop.
The Ichikawa garden in Issy-les-Moulineaux, one of the most authentic in France
Just outside Paris, this exceptional Japanese garden offers a truly Zen and spiritual escape. Head for the southern gates of Paris to discover Ichikawa, in Issy-les-Moulineaux. A true bucolic nugget, still little-known, just a stone’s throw from the capital. A poetic and utterly exotic place!
Location: Allée Vauban, Issy-les-Moulineaux – 92130
Unesco’s most secret peace garden
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The garden at the Maison de l’Unesco, or Peace Garden, is the work of sculptor and designer Isamu Noguchi. Over an area of 1,700 m², you’ll discover a resolutely Zen plant world of curves, breathtaking miniature landscapes and refined, delicate flowers… From the miniature lake to the cherry blossom trees, it’s a magical stroll that makes you forget you’re in Paris! Recently restored, you can discover the full splendor of the garden only on Maison de l’Unesco tours.
Location: 7 place Fontenoy, 75007 Paris
Visit this unique Japanese garden
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Do you dream of getting away from it all? Of discovering unknown and exotic places? What if we told you that a magnificent estate 1 hour from Paris hides one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens in France? Visit the Château de Courances in Essonne. Open to visitors only at weekends for a few months of the year, the estate and its Japanese-inspired garden offer a total change of scenery to the Land of the Rising Sun… without leaving France.
Location : 15, rue du Château 91490
Opening hours : Open Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 2pm to 6pm until November 2, 2025.
Price for access to the gardens: €11 full price
Price for gardens + guided tour of the château: €14 full price