Parc Monceau is an English-style park in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, set on the Boulevard de Courcelles. It is a green, elegant place to slow down, and it suits visitors who want a quieter walk than the wide avenues nearby.
What to see
- A rotunda standing among the trees, a classical structure that gives the park much of its character.
- A pyramid, an unexpected form in a garden of this kind, which draws the eye as you walk the paths.
- Statues of famous figures placed around the lawns and walks, worth stopping for as you wander.
The visit
The park's English-style layout means winding paths, open lawns and clusters of trees rather than strict formal gardens. Many people come for a relaxed stroll, a picnic or simply a bench in the shade. Because it sits in a residential and shopping district, it is an easy stop between other parts of the city.
Around the park you will find the wide, handsome streets of the 8th arrondissement, with its cafés and boutiques. Combined with the park, it makes a pleasant half-day, whether you are travelling through the French capital for the first time or returning to it.
