Alphand's Second Empire park on the old Montrouge quarries (1867-1878), with a lake, swans and ducks, and century-old trees, including a ginkgo whose yellow leaves reflect in the water each autumn. Paris.fr calls it the favourite place to relax for students from the neighbouring Cité Universitaire.
- Address
- Parc Montsouris, 75014 Paris
- Hours
- not verified (Paris park hours, seasonal)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Look for the giant sequoia beside the Météo France pavilion and the oriental plane above the lake.
- Come in autumn for the ginkgo by the lake.
- Lawns are open for sitting in fine weather.