“We are but little things, and my friend the rose told me so this morning.” In Val-de-Marne, this Garden of Eden is home to the oldest rose garden in the world. Are you ready to see life through rose-colored glasses?
If you dream of an enchanting, idyllic stroll, look no further. Just outside Paris, in L’Haÿ-les-Roses, lies a veritable Garden of Eden dotted with roses. The rose, a symbol of beauty, but also the favorite flower of Aphrodite, the goddess of love in Greek mythology. A captivating fragrance that fills the air, rosebushes stretching as far as the eye can see, flower-covered arches in soft, powdery hues… The beauty of the world’s oldest rose garden is simply breathtaking. And, dear aesthetes, take note: June is the ideal time to visit…
Just 40 minutes from Paris, in Val-de-Marne, lies the oldest rose garden in the world
Spring symbolizes renewal. When the warm days arrive and everything blooms anew, we find ourselves dreaming of lovely pastoral strolls, perfect for reconnecting with what truly matters. Beautiful getaways less than 100 km from Paris, all the way to the carpet of multicolored tulips in Cheverny—a true floral spectacle unfolds before our eyes. And if you want to see life through rose-colored glasses, we invite you today to the south of Cachan, to L’Haÿ-les-Roses. A town that lives up to its name perfectly, thanks to its sublime spring rose garden. And it is none other than the oldest in the world!
“Let’s go see if the rose” in L’Haÿ-les-Roses
Nestled in the heart of a 14-hectare wooded park, this gem of the Val-de-Marne is home to nearly 3,000 varieties of roses. For the record, this dreamlike garden dotted with roses was created in 1894, entirely designed by the botanist Jules Gravereaux. Due to its undeniable beauty and poetic atmosphere, the Roseraie de l’Haÿ-les-Roses has even been designated a “Remarkable Garden.”
11,000 rosebeds, 2,900 species and varieties of roses at the heart of this rose garden founded in 1894
This is a stroll steeped in poetry, a treat for lovers of beauty. Flooded with flowers, this poetic garden is dotted with several thousand varieties of roses, from heirloom garden roses to pimpernel roses, tea roses, and roses from the Far East. 11,000 rosebeds, 2,900 species and varieties of roses… there are a thousand wonders to discover at L’Haÿ-les-Roses. A visual and olfactory journey of great beauty, where you take the time to marvel, smell the fragrances, and appreciate the delicacy of the most romantic of flowers.
Practical information:
Rue Albert Wael, 94 240, L’Haÿ-les-Roses
Open from April 25 to September 20, 2026, daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission: €4 – Half-price: €2 – Free for children under 11
