Parc Monceau

Wonderful park really close to some of the main tourist attractions of Paris. You can’t go wrong with this place. Plenty to do for all ages and is great to walk around in any weather! Features a lovely stone art fixture around a nice pond, bridge and a few other attractions within the park itself
Jack Fletcher - 2 weeks ago

Beautiful public park located in the 8th arrondissement. Lovely sculptures, mature trees and a water feature that looks like a painting. Filled with locals on their everyday walks, jogs and school groups. Nice to get away to a quiet place in the middle of the city.
Seema Jolly - 4 months ago

The Parc Monseau in Paris is located in the 8th arrondissement, but on the very border of the 17th arrondissement. It is a unique example of the Anglo-Chinese landscape style. Its history began in 1769, when the Duke of Chartres, the future Philippe Égalité, purchased the land. He entrusted the creation of the park to the writer and gardener Louis Carmontel, who departed from strict French traditions and filled it with romantic and exotic structures, many of which have been preserved: the Egyptian pyramid, the Dutch bridge, ancient ruins, Corinthian columns and a rotunda. The name of Monceau Park really comes from the distorted name of the village of Mousseaux, which previously existed on this territory. This is confirmed by authoritative sources, including historical references. It is also possible that it means "a beautiful place" in the old local dialect. The park became public after the French Revolution. Geologically, like the rest of Paris, it is built on the sedimentary rocks of the Paris basin, mainly limestone, which was mined in the ancient quarries under the city. The uniqueness of the park is in its atmosphere, which has given rise to many legends. It is especially interesting to visit in the evening, at sunset and after it. But at 21.00 the park is closed. It is said that a ghost of a former gardener lives here. Some visitors have seen shadows moving among the trees, especially near the Egyptian pyramid, which was built in 1778 when the park was created, filled with exotic and antique architectural "caprices." Thus, it is about 245 years old. The uniqueness of this Parisian pyramid is that it is one of the earliest decorative structures in Europe that were stylized in the Egyptian style, created before Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, which sparked widespread interest in Egyptian culture. This pyramid is not a tomb, but rather an entrance to an abandoned tunnel, which adds to its mystique. The tunnel likely leads to ancient limestone quarries, some of which are now collapsed. Park Monseau is not just a green oasis, but a place where history, art, and mysticism intertwine in a whimsical pattern.
Azar - 3 months ago

It's a beautiful park for the stroll, with 150 years of history and famous colonnades. It also has many things from small eating stall to merry-go-round to swings for kids, to trees and playground with things worth climbing. There are many sculptures as well, I saw Chopin! Visit it if in the neighborhood, and if you want to explore some more of Paris.
Simran Bhullar - 4 months ago

A park that still retains its charms even in early October. A grab bag without a clear theme, a medley of world history: Roman columns, Chinese pavilions, miniature pyramids. Slightly quirky with something for everyone.
Martin K. - 4 months ago