The best parks in Paris open late

As the days are getting longer and the evenings warmer, it’s the perfect time to kick back and relax in some of Paris’s most prized green spaces. Luckily, this has just got even easier, with the major parks in the capital enjoying extended opening hours April to September 2017. Some open up from 7am (for morning run) to 10pm (loungey picnics) at night.

Everything is well organised, with the mayor’s office providing night time security, public toilets and bins to help maintain the peaceful atmosphere of the parks.

From the charming waterfalls at the Parc des Buttes Chaumont to the sports haven that is the Parc Kellermann, there’s something for every occasion, whether it’s a romantic midnight stroll or an evening game of pétanque with the kids.