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Parc Monceau can be found in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. There is a rotunda at its main entrance.

The park was created upon the orders of Phillippe d'Orleans, Duke of Chartres and designed by Louis Carrogis Carmontelle (a close friend of  George IV of England).

The park covers 12 hectares and has an English style, informal layout. In the park there is an 'Egyptian pyramid', Corinthian pillars (see photo) and a Dutch windmill. There are also many statues.

This park is one of the prettiest in Paris, with lots of paths, ponds and stream. It is a popular jogging course and lots of wedding photos are taken here. The surrounding area is full of very pricey hotels.

Claude Monet painted five paintings in the Parc Monceau.

Parc Monceau  photo by Alkapote copyright

Garden Guide:

Park Monceau can be found in the 8th arrondissement of Paris at the junction of  Rue de Prony, Rue Georges Berger and Boulevard de Courcelles. Access is from the Boulevard de Courcelles, Avenue Velasquez, Avenue Van Dyck and Avenue Ruysd.

The garden is open all year round from 7h00 to 20h00.

Address:

Parc Monceau,

75008 Paris

Tel: 01 40 71 75 60