You’ll never be too far from a haven of greenery, and a walk around these parks and gardens will provide you with a much-needed breath of fresh air. Paris-Saclay is brimming with fantastic natural places. Parks are great places to come and relax, to enjoy a leisurely stroll or a picnic. Why not delve into a good book while the children are playing at one of the play areas. These parks, such as Georges Brassens park in Massy or the Parc des Templiers in Epinay-sur-Orge are often used as the venues for major events that are very popular with families. Go for a stroll around Launay botanical garden, bearing the ‘Remarkable Garden‘ label, and a real treasure of biodiversity.
Leave the city centre crowds behind you and lie down on the grass for an afternoon nap in the sun.
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Marcoussis01 64 49 64 00
The château des Célestins (formerly the château of Petit-Mesnil) stands on the spot once occupied by the monastery which Jean de Montagu, Superintendent of Finances under Charles VI, founded in 1404 next to his own château.
Bures-sur-Yvette
The Parc de la Grande Maison, and pond, was opened in 1982 and is located in the centre of Bures-sur-Yvette.
Champlan
Gravelin Park, opposite the church, in the middle of Champlan, extends over some 4 hectares.
Chilly-Mazarin
The parc de l'hôtel de ville in Chilly-Mazarin, extends over 3 hectares and in addition to the usual services provided by the townhall, also offers family-friendly activities.
Chilly-Mazarin01 69 10 37 00
A 3.5 hectare park with a street workout area, a fitness trail with nine pieces of equipment, a multi-sports pitch, a modular pump track and a 3-lane boules pitch.
Gif-sur-Yvette01 70 56 52 60
Val Fleury is ideally located, in the heart of town, close to the RER B train station and Chevreuse Valley hiking trails.
Wissous
The Arthur Clark Park, previously named the "Parc des étangs," is a vast green area, extending over 3 hectares, located 19 km from Paris.
Longjumeau
As part of its sustainable development approach, the town of Longjumeau is committed to providing its residents with natural and landscaped green spaces where they can enjoy a relaxing walk. Parc Nativelle is one such place.
Les Ulis
The Parc Nord des Ulis, also called "Étangs municipaux" is a large green area, extending over 33 hectares.
Verrières-le-Buisson01 69 30 73 48
The Arboretum Vilmorin and its buildings, located in Verrières-le-Buisson, were purchased by Philippe André de Vilmorin in 1815. The site was selected for its high-quality soil and proximity to Paris.
Longjumeau
Longjumeau signed an urban ecology and quality of life charter with the Ministry of the Environment in February 1993.
Palaiseau
Troche quarry is today located in the heart of Eugène Chanlon municipal park, in Palaiseau.
Longjumeau
The bois des templiers is a 35,000 sqm natural area which is ideal for family walks and bike rides.
Longjumeau
A lush green area, extending over 23 hectares, with a variety of footpaths leading around Balizy pond.
Massy
La coulée verte comprises a succession of green spaces, extending over 15 km. This urban greenway traverses several parks and public gardens, from the outskirts of Paris to Massy, bringing tranquility and lush greenery to the towns and cities its passes through.
Massy
The Parc de la Tuilerie offers visitors a little corner of nature in the heart of Massy. With its lovely pond, it's a great place for a stroll and a quiet place in which to relax.