The Most Beautiful Gardens Of Paris

Stroll past flowers, plants, sculptures, and charming parterres in twentyfive gardens of Paris, to discover France’s history, culture, and botanical diversity by way of these open-air museums. From the most famous—Versailles, Luxembourg, or Tuileries—to the hidden leafy gems—the Anglo-Japanese garden at Courances, the Bourdelle sculpture garden-museum, or the Château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard vegetable gardens—this guide, complete with historical anecdotes and practical information for visitors, takes readers on a verdant cultural tour through the most picturesque parks in and around the French capital.