Parc de Bagatelle Park
Paris park with renowned rose garden and arboretum
Inside Paris's Bois de Boulogne, Parc de Bagatelle offers a 19th‑century English-style park, formal rose gardens and seasonal flower shows; people visit for picnics, gardens and quiet paths.
Parc de Bagatelle at a Glance#
About Parc de Bagatelle#
Parc de Bagatelle is a landscaped park in the Bois de Boulogne on the western edge of Paris, centered on a small late 18th-century château. The park is noted for its formal gardens, especially its large rose garden.
Visitors walk formal paths through English-style parkland, see the small château and visit the extensive rose garden, which displays many varieties and hosts an annual international competition for new roses. The planted grounds and ornamental features make it a compact botanical and recreational space within the larger Bois de Boulogne.
The château and gardens were created in the late 18th century as a landscaped pleasure ground. The site has been maintained as a public park since the 19th century and developed around its horticultural collections.
Located inside the Bois de Boulogne on Paris’s western edge, the park lies within the city limits and is accessible from nearby Porte Maillot and the western arrondissements.
- Château and parkland: The park includes a château dating to the late 18th century and an English-style landscaped garden popular for short visits from western Paris.
- Rose displays and annual competition: The rose garden contains several thousand rose bushes and hosts an annual international competition for new rose varieties.
What to See#
- Château de Bagatelle: A small 18th-century château built within the park that gives the site its name and is surrounded by formal lawns and garden features.
- Rose garden (Roseraie): A formal rose garden planted to display many varieties and host an annual international new-rose competition and exhibition.
Tips for Visiting Parc de Bagatelle#
- Visit in late May-early June to see the celebrated rose garden at its peak (the annual rose competitions and displays happen around this time).
- Go on a weekday morning right when the gates open to enjoy quieter paths and better photo opportunities-weekends draw many Parisians from nearby neighborhoods.
- Combine a visit with a walk through the Bois de Boulogne rather than the nearest metro stop to avoid the busiest entry points and discover quieter gates and paths used mainly by locals.
Best Time to Visit Parc de Bagatelle#
Best visited in late spring (May-June) when the rose gardens are in bloom and weather is mild.
Weather & Climate near Parc de Bagatelle#
Parc de Bagatelle's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (619 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 51 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 2° | 44 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 61 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 17° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 56 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 50 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 56 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
