Parc Monceau
Parc de Monceau in Paris will captivate you with its impressive beauty, charm, unique features and monuments
A visit to Paris would not be complete without a visit to the world renowned Parc de Monceau, one of the most beautiful and attractive parks in all Paris. Originally the brainchild of the Duke of Orleans who created the park in the 18th century to provide a sort of sanctuary to the people of Paris who felt like getting away from all the noise and chaos that is part and parcel of living in any modern city.
If you are looking for a place to spend some tranquil time away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours, then stop off at the park and enjoy the peace and tranquility, the beautiful flower gardens and the multitude of very interesting sculpture pieces and statues that are scattered throughout the park. The park was originally purchased by the Duke of Orleans who intended to create a beautiful and expansive garden. The Duke did not want the garden to resemble the normal traditional French style of garden which is characterized by very formal shapes and patterns, instead he decided to follow the English style of garden which is far more informal in design and so he commissioned Louis Carmontelle to design it in this manner distinguishing it from all the other gardens in Paris.
There are many different ages and Wonders of the World represented in the Parc de Monceau. Each monument is a replication built to scale of the much larger original. This is a great way to see a number of Wonders of the World without having to go to the original.
Unfortunately for the Duke he was executed during the French Revolution and his beloved park was appropriated by the French Republic and so became open to the public. It was a delightful park appreciated by many, filled with quirky art pieces like a miniature windmill and pyramid as well as a number of statues of famous French characters. In 1860 a grand rotunda was built in the centre of the park and the style of garden was changed to a more traditional French style.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoParc Monceau Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address: 75008 Paris, France
Phone: 01 49 52 53 00
Official Website: Parc Monceau
Parc Monceau Reviews
Rated out of 5
One of the nicest parks in Paris with lot of statues and a wee lake and a pyramid! There's a grand playground for kids,too. There's free toilets that were quite all right when I was there.
The garden was quiet (if you stay away from the kind corner), lush and we'll maintained.
Imola Tóth (Mollie) - a week ago
Lovely and nice but not my favorite. The plants around the fountain could use more upkeep but in the grand scheme of things, places like this in Paris are beautiful. I had a lovely walk and sought refuge in the shade of trees as it got uncomfortably hot.
Marion - 2 months ago
Loved this local park. We were staying about 2 blocks away. It was a great find. We even packed a picnic and spent the afternoon like the locals.
There was a lovely playground where our son played for hours. Plenty of shaded spots under trees, there is a lovely carousel and canteen too
Rachael Todd - 2 months ago
Nice park, free entry, available free freshwater sources, plenty of shade or "sunbathe-able" areas. Swings are not free (2€, no card), don't know about others. A few sculptures here and there. LARGE variety of plants.
Wise - 2 months ago
Cute park with bench seating to enjoy the lake, columns and bridge. The columns were slightly smaller than I expected compared to photos. There were also ducklings swimming and walking around. Seemed like lots of locals going for a run around the park.
V F - 3 months ago
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M2 | Monceau | 0 minutes |
| M3 | Villers | 7 minutes |
| RER A, M1 or M6 | Charles de Gaulle - Étoile Station | 12 minutes |
How to get to Parc Monceau by Metro / RER
By Metro: Take Metro Line 2 to Monceau Station and you are there or take Metro Line 3 to Villers Station; exit and walk straight west down Blvd de Courcelles to the park entrance.
By RER A or M1 or M6: Make your way to Charles de Gaulle - Étoile Station; take the Hoche Avenue exit and follow Avenue Hoche northeast from the traffic circle all the way to the park gates.
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