Very nice open green space. Lots of room to run or just to have a nice walk. Lots of stairs, definitely NOT mobility friendly - you can bike there ok, but I wouldn't try to wheelchair there because every path without stairs is dirt, cobblestone, steep, or a combination of the 3.
There is what looks like a very beautiful man-made waterfall (we went in January, so it wasn't on, but I imagine it looks really nice when it's on).
The place is HUGE. Sadly, the castle no longer is standing - it burned down many, many years ago. But the grounds are still lovely.
There are restaurants in the spring/summer months (all closed for the Winter, so I don't know if they are any good). There does not appear to be any kind of a play structure or playground. There are sports courts (according to the map, but we didn't walk that far) and a golf area (again, I didn't see it personally).
A very beautiful place to bring a book and have a picnic, play Frisbee, tag, draw, write, or just come and...
Read moreAn exceptionally impressive park where you can find a place where Paris is like in a palm. I recomand it for visiting.
From official description:
"The Parc de Saint-Cloud, officially the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, is a Domaine national, located mostly within Saint-Cloud, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, near Paris, France.
The park, which covers 460 hectares, was a nature reserve until 1923. It is considered one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe, and in 2005 the park was awarded Notable Garden status. On November 9, 1994, the park was classified as a Historic Monument. In 1999 a winter storm heavily damaged the park's forests. The park is operated as a Domaine national under the French Ministry...
Read moreBefore I came I looked up the schedule for the water fountains and even though they said they should be on they were not and I was very disappointed.
Regardless of the fountains not working this is still a very beautiful park and I am still glad we came and enjoyed a nice afternoon walking around.
Often considered as one of the most beautiful gardens of the Île de France region. It commands stunning views over the city of Paris, from the skyscrapers of La Défense to Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse Tower.
Its official name if Domaine National de Saint-Cloud and is owned by the French state.
The park covers an area of 460 hectares, making it one of the largest in the Île de...
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