Parc Montsouris

Created during the reign of Napoleon III, the Parc Montsouris was designed as an English garden with green spaces and a lake. Still, there are also many bronze and stone statues to discover, along with wildlife, the bandstand, and the Theatre de Guignol du Parc Montsouris.

In the Parc Montsouris, you can enjoy the shade from around 1400 trees, and one Ginkgo Biloba named the Tree of Forty Crowns is the giant tree on the lake. And yes it has a lovely large lake with an island in the middle that is home to numerous species of birds and other wildlife, including mallards, swans, nuthatches, and even turtles, making this a tranquil spot in the heart of the city.

However, there are also areas to sit on benches or play games, and you can wander through the different regions over bridges, discover intimate corners, elevated viewpoints, ramps, and waterfalls. It also joins the green belt and wild area of a former railway line where the old tracks are hidden in ravines surrounded by trees, making this a haven for wildlife.

In addition to these points, the Parc Montsouris park is home to the meteorological observatory of Montsouris, called the Observatoire Meteorologique de Montsouris, and a stone obelisk that stands approximately 5 meters high that is a marker of the meridian of Paris. A bandstand is often home to different musical events and concerts during the summer months. That's the reason why Parc Montsouris becomes one of the most romantic places in Paris.

Address: 2 Rue Gazan, 75014 Paris, France