Autumn Colours in Paris: Parks Near the Opéra
Autumn brings beautiful colours to central Paris. Around the Opéra and the Cadet neighbourhood, parks and gardens turn gold and copper, offering peaceful breaks close to the bustle of the Grands Boulevards. Here is a walk to enjoy them from the 9th arrondissement.
At a glance. For autumn colours near the Opéra, head to Square Montholon, close by in the 9th arrondissement, Parc Monceau and the Palais-Royal gardens. Come in the morning for the light and tranquillity. All are reachable on foot or within a few metro stops.
Square Montholon, the neighbourhood’s green corner
It is the closest and one of the least known. A few minutes from rue Cadet, Square Montholon has tall trees, including beautiful plane trees that turn yellow in autumn, around a playground and peaceful benches. Perfect for a reading break or a family snack away from the crowds, in the setting of a traditional Parisian square.
Parc Monceau, autumn elegance
A few metro stops away, Parc Monceau is one of the Right Bank’s most beautiful gardens. Its winding paths, ornamental structures and statues take on a special light in autumn as the leaves change colour. It is ideal for a longer walk, popular with local Parisians, and can be combined with a visit to a nearby museum.
The Palais-Royal gardens, a historic retreat
A little further towards the centre, the Palais-Royal gardens offer an exceptional setting: arcades, flowerbeds and rows of lime trees that turn red in autumn. They are easy to reach from the 9th arrondissement for an elegant break between shopping on the Grands Boulevards and a visit to the nearby Louvre.
Cadet Residence, the starting point for your walks
A central base makes it easier to enjoy these colours at your own pace. Cadet Residence, an aparthotel at 7 rue Cadet in the 9th arrondissement, puts Square Montholon a few minutes away and the area’s parks within reach by metro, with accommodation equipped with a kitchenette for an independent autumn weekend.
An autumn weekend near the Opéra
Square Montholon close by and the area’s parks within reach by metro, from an equipped aparthotel.
Autumn in Paris lasts only a few weeks, so this is the moment to enjoy it. Book your stay at Cadet Residence and start your days with a golden walk near the Opéra.
