Parc Monceau
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GENERAL INFORMATION
It’s an elegant and eclectic park styled in an English manor and includes an Egyptian pyramid, Corinthian pillars, a Venetian bridge, and a Chinese pagoda.
Insider Tip
Another favorite picnic spot of Parisians, you can first make a stop at the Batignolles outdoor markets to create a fresh and local delicious picnic before heading over to Parc Monceau to enjoy it.
The ruins of a Duke's bucolic dream, where camels once roamed alongside "Dutch" windmills and faux-Italian vineyards.
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In a city known for grand parks, Parc Monceau in Paris’ eighth arrondissement stands in pleasant contrast.
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Throughout the park, look out for statues including those depicting composers Frédéric Chopin and Charles-François Gounod (known for Ave Maria), and writer Guy de Maupassant.
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Address: 35 Bd de Courcelles, 75008 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 49 52 53 00
Hours: Closed (Opens at 7:00am)
PHOTOS
Insider Tip
Insider Tip
Another favorite picnic spot of Parisians, you can first make a stop at the Batignolles outdoor markets to create a fresh and local delicious picnic before heading over to Parc Monceau to enjoy it.
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