Stroll past flowers, plants, sculptures, and charming parterres in twentyfive gardens of Paris, to discover France's history, culture, and botanical diversity by way of these open-air museums. From the most famous-Versailles, Luxembourg, or Tuileries-to the hidden leafy gems-the Anglo-Japanese garden at Courances, the Bourdelle sculpture garden-museum, or the Château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard vegetable gardens-this guide, complete with historical anecdotes and practical information for visitors, takes readers on a verdant cultural tour through the most picturesque parks in and around the French capital.