The Most Beautiful Gardens of Paris Book

Take an armchair stroll past the flowers, plants, sculptures, and charming parterres in 25 of the most stunning gardens in and around Paris. From the most famous — Versailles, Luxembourg & Tuileries— to hidden leafy gems like the Château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard vegetable gardens, Bourdelle Musée sculpture garden, and the Albert Kahn Japanese-style garden, this charming guide takes readers on a cultural tour of France. 

French garden expert and television presenter Stéphane Marie accompanies readers through the most beloved gardens in central Paris and the surrounding countryside. Explore the history and concept behind each garden while gaining insight into its fascinating cultural and botanical context. Practical details and insightful sidebars help visitors discover notable features, and extensive illustrations that accompany the text offer a splendid virtual tour. Complete with extensive illustrations and brilliant photography, along with opening hours, highlights and garden etiquette. 

Marie delves deeper with engaging stories behind the sculptures, parterre gardens, botanical collections, fountains, and other follies that make these settings unique. Garden aficionados will marvel at the natural diversity present in these gardens, while ardent Francophiles will revel in the sheer variety of vast parks, private gardens, and communal plots designed to infuse every corner of the region with joie de vivre.

Softcover. 240 pages. 9.25"H x 6"W .875"D.