Paris has some AMAZING parks, but some are better to visit in the fall than others because we’ve got a ton of chestnut and plane trees, and neither turns vibrant colors in autumn. So if you’re hoping to catch some beautiful fall foliage while you’re in Paris, you HAVE to go to the RIGHT places. You won’t be disappointed by going to these best parks in Paris in autumn.
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Luxembourg Garden
At the top of my list of the best parks in Paris in autumn is this spectacular historic garden. One of the most popular parks on the Left Bank, in October, you can admire some really pretty yellow leaves. The nicest are just above the Medici Fountain, and the spot also has a beautiful view toward the Panthéon, framed by the yellow leaves.
In addition to the stunning foliage, the park also puts out some insanely gorgeous orange and yellow chrysanthemums, which you can find along the main terrace of the park.
You can stop into the Luxembourg Garden while doing the walking route of Day 2 of our Paris Itinerary.
Luxembourg Garden | 6th Arrondissement | WA
Tuileries Garden
To be completely honest, when choosing between which of the historic parks of Paris to visit, I really prefer the Luxembourg Garden to the Tuileries. Since they’re so close to the Louvre, the Tuileries are pretty touristy, but most of the crowds are gone by mid-autumn, so this is actually a good time to visit the park.
As I mentioned earlier, plane trees don’t turn vibrant colors (a shade I’d call light rust), and there are a lot of them in the Tuileries. Despite the lack of flashy reds or yellows, since the tree branches are cut in straight lines here, the park is still nice, especially if you like taking photos. A great perspective is on the north side of the park, with the end of the Louvre in the background.
You’ll also spot some classic statues and modern art throughout the park. If you’d like to spend a little more time in the area, and not visit the Louvre, the Musée de l’Orangerie, which houses Claude Monet’s famous water lily paintings, is on the southwest side of the park.
Tuileries Garden | 1st Arrondissement | WA
Square Louis XIII
Le Square Louis XIII is the official name of the park within Place des Vosges, and it can be VERY lovely in autumn. I think the brick buildings surrounding the square, combined with the nice yellow leaves of the greenspace, create a special magical vibe in the fall. So if you’re looking for a beautiful backdrop for fall foliage, maybe to enjoy a coffee at Carette, overlooking the square, this is definitely one of the best spots in Paris. You can admire the colors while exploring the Marais on Day 3 of our Paris Itinerary.
Square Louis XIII | 4th Arrondissement | WA
Parc de Belleville
This is a more offbeat garden in the northeast of the city. It’s a really lovely park that has beautiful fall foliage AND a fantastic view of the city that includes the Eiffel Tower. The Belleville area is a bit on the artsy bohemian side, so if this is your vibe, you’ll really like visiting the park. After you visit, you can grab a drink at Moncoeur Belleville, a great café sitting above the park, or wander around the area to check out its street art and funky shops.
Parc de Belleville | 20th Arrondissement | WA
Parc Monceau
This beautiful historic park is off the radar of most tourists, but it’s one of my favorite gardens in the whole city, and it’s also one of the best parks in Paris in autumn. Located in the 8th arrondissement, and included on Day 5 of our Paris Itinerary, the park has a ton of exotic trees that turn AMAZING colors in fall. You’ll find some nice yellow leaves throughout the park, especially around its cool fake Roman colonnade that borders the small lake. It’s a fun place to explore and very romantic too.
Parc Monceau | 8th Arrondissement | WA
Parc Clichy-Batignolles Martin Luther King
This is a great modern park in the 17th named in honor of American civil rights activist Martin Luther King. Surrounded by contemporary buildings, I don’t recommend coming here if you’re looking for a classic Paris park. BUT if you’re really into fall foliage, you’ll LOVE it here in autumn. This is when its Japanese cherries turn bright yellow – and they’re soooo pretty.
Like the Parc Monceau, this park is included on Day 5 of our Paris Itinerary, so you can visit both along the walking route through the area.
Parc Clichy-Batignolles Martin Luther King | 17th Arrondissement | WA
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Jardin des Plantes
Found in the 5th district and not far from the Latin Quarter and Notre Dame Cathedral, the foliage in this large historic park puts on a good show in autumn. You might catch pretty colors in different areas, but definitely seek out a zone called “le Jardin Alpin”, or the Alpine Garden. This is where you’ll find some great autumn colors. While you’re in this part of the park, you’re not too far away from the park’s cool hedge maze (la grande labyrinthe), so be sure to track it down too.
Jardin des Plantes | 5th Arrondissement | WA
Jardin Albert Kahn
One of the absolute best parks in Paris in autumn isn’t actually “in” Paris, but a nearby suburb. Located in Boulogne-Billancourt (I promise, it isn’t far) and easily accessible by métro line 10, this is an incredibly stunning historic garden created by philanthropist and banker Albert Khan from 1909 and 1931. The complex includes a small museum dedicated to Kahn, who also captured his world travels on camera, which you can see in the museum. The gardens have various sections, including an enchanting Japanese one that has beautiful colors in autumn. Just be aware that there’s an entrance fee to visit the museum and gardens, but it’s definitely worth visiting if you LOVE gardens.
Musée et Jardin Albert Kahn | Boulogne-Billancourt | WA
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