Parc Monceau Park

Address: 35 Boulevard de Courcelles, 75008 Paris, France

Hours: Daily sunrise-sunset

Admission: Free (public park)

Parc Monceau is a public park in Paris’s 8th arrondissement known for its informal English-style layout and an assortment of classical statuary and small architectural follies. The park dates to the late 18th century and occupies a fashionable neighbourhood near Boulevard Haussmann.

Visitors find winding paths, mature trees, statues and a small rotunda that provide a quieter alternative to larger Parisian parks; the park is compact and often used by local residents for short walks and relaxation. Several 19th-century renovations gave the park its present mix of lawned spaces and decorative features.

The park was created in the late 18th century by the Duke of Chartres and later modified in the 19th century as the surrounding district developed. It has since been a municipal public garden open year-round.

Parc Monceau lies on the right bank of the Seine in central Paris, near the Champs-Élysées and within walking distance of major shopping streets and the Parc Monceau Métro station.

• Architectural follies: Originally laid out as a private garden in the late 18th century and later reworked in the 19th century, it retains classical follies and statuary that make it distinct from other Parisian parks.

From Place de la Concorde or Gare Saint-Lazare, it’s a 10-15 minute walk; metro stations nearby include Monceau (Line 2) and Courcelles (Line 2). Several buses stop along Boulevard de Courcelles.

• Enter via the Boulevard Malesherbes side to pass under the park's classical colonnade and spot old lampposts.
• Look for the small rotunda where gallery owners historically used to meet and display works.
• Visit midweek mornings to see dog-walkers, chess players, and fewer tourist groups.