Best parks and gardens in Paris

Get sporty or lay back under the trees in one of the French capital's best green spaces For a 105km2 city crammed inside a ring road (le Périph), Paris has rather a lot of parks. Pack a picnic, take a leisurely stroll, or park yourself on a shaded bench somewhere on this list.

Green spaces are always hidden in the strangest of places in Paris. From rooftop gardens to little enclaves hidden at the end of seemingly dead-end alleyways, here's your complete guide to the best green spaces, gardens, and parks in Paris that are totally worth your time (and most definitely worth a visit!)