A new 16,000-square-meter green space in the heart of the 5th arrondissement is what awaits Parisians starting this Wednesday. Closed to the public since 2016, the Val-de-Grâce gardens will reopen completely renovated, offering local residents a new space away from the crowds of the nearby Luxembourg Gardens.
A giant park opens its doors in the south of Paris
Located behind the former Val-de-Grâce abbey, this park will cover more than 16,000 square meters and will be one of the largest green spaces in southern Paris. Listed as a historic monument since 1972, the garden has undergone extensive renovation and revegetation work to make it accessible to all while respecting its historic structure.
The project was carried out jointly by the City of Paris, the Île-de-France regional prefecture, the Paris prefecture, and the Ministry of the Armed Forces, which owns the site. The initiative is part of a broader objective to develop green spaces in the capital, with the aim of increasing access to nature for residents as part of the “P300” plan, which aims to open up 300 hectares of additional green space by 2040.
The redevelopment has preserved and restored the garden’s historical layout, with its groves, trees, accessible lawns, half-moon meadow, and a central pond reconstructed from remains found on site. More than 430 trees now make up the space, enhancing biodiversity and creating a true natural refuge in the heart of the city.
Just a stone’s throw from the lively Latin Quarter and Luxembourg Gardens, this new green space is a wonderful surprise for both visitors and residents of the 5th arrondissement.
📍Jardins du Val-de-Grâce – 74, boulevard du Port-Royal, 75005
📆 Open to the public on Wednesday, June 28, 2025