Get outdoors · Paris, France
11 Outdoor Adventures Near Paris
Luxembourg Gardens leads the list. Every entry shows how far it really is from Paris.
Outdoor picks within 100 km of the city center, ranked by traveler review volume, 6 right in town. Distances computed from coordinates. Updated monthly.
Luxembourg Gardens
Park & naturein the cityThe Luxembourg Gardens are one of Paris's most beloved green spaces, covering 23 hectares of manicured lawns, tree-lined promenades, and ornate flowerbeds.
Read our full guide →Tuileries Garden
Park & naturein the cityThe Tuileries Garden is a formal French-style park in central Paris, stretching from the Louvre Museum to the Place de la Concorde.
Read our full guide →Jardin D'Acclimatation
Park & nature7 km awayThe Jardin d'Acclimatation is a charming historic leisure garden and amusement park on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, one of the city's oldest, dating to 1860.
Read our full guide →Coulee Verte Rene-Dumont
Park & naturein the cityFree entryThe Coulee Verte Rene-Dumont, also known as the Promenade Plantee, is a pioneering elevated park built on the old Vincennes railway viaduct.
Read our full guide →Jardin du Palais Royal
Park & naturein the cityFree entryThe Jardin du Palais Royal is a formal French garden located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, adjacent to the Palais Royal complex.
Read our full guide →Ile des Cygnes (Isle of the Swans)
Park & nature5 km awayFree entryIle des Cygnes (Isle of the Swans) is an artificial island in the Seine River, stretching between the 15th and 16th arrondissements of Paris.
Read our full guide →Square Jehan Rictus
Park & nature4 km awayFree entrySquare Jehan Rictus is a small, tranquil park nestled in the Montmartre neighborhood at the base of the Butte Montmartre.
Read our full guide →Jardin de l'Intendant
Park & nature3 km awayFree entryTucked away between Avenue de Tourville and Avenue de Latour Mabourg in the 7th arrondissement, Jardin de l'Intendant is a small, serene park that offers a welcome escape from the bustling streets of Paris.
Read our full guide →La Cave des Tuileries - Paris
Marketin the cityFree entryLa Cave des Tuileries is a delightful market located at 232 rue de Rivoli in the heart of Paris, within the 1st arrondissement near the Louvre.
Read our full guide →L'Oasis d'Aboukir
Park & naturein the cityFree entryL'Oasis d'Aboukir is a hidden green space located in the bustling Bonne-Nouvelle neighborhood of Paris. Despite its small size, this park provides a tranquil retreat from the city's busy streets.
Read our full guide →Jardin de Reuilly Paul Pernin
Park & nature3 km awayFree entryJardin de Reuilly Paul Pernin is a charming public park located at 15 rue Albinoni in the Picpus neighborhood of Paris’s 12th arrondissement.
Read our full guide →
How we pick these
Outdoor and active spots around Paris — trails, viewpoints, water and adrenaline — ranked by real review volume out of the 344 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Some activities near Paris are weather- or season-dependent, so confirm they're running.
Popular tours and rentals sell out on weekends and holidays.
Bring layers and water; outdoor conditions shift faster than in the city.
Common questions
What outdoor activities are there in Paris?+
The list above covers the top-rated active things to do in and around Paris, from easy walks to bigger adventures.
Is Paris good for adventure travel?+
Yes — this page ranks the outdoor experiences visitors rate most highly.
Do you need to book activities in advance?+
Guided and equipment-based activities are best booked ahead, especially in peak season.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.