Tourist Information
The Parc de Montsouris was born of Emperor Napoleon III's desire to offer Parisians places where they could come and stroll. It was on the former quarries of Montrouge that Baron Haussmann decided to build the Parc de Montsouris. This magnificent English-style garden designed by Alphand features over 1,400 trees, some of which are very rare, such as the Giant American Sequoia or the Ginkgo Biloba. In 1867, to represent Tunisia at the Universal Exposition, a replica of the Palais Bardo was built in the Parc de Montsouris. As you stroll along the paths, you will come across bronze or stone statues placed here and there in the park. This Parisian park also contains the Montsouris meteorological observatory, which has been measuring meteorological parameters since 1872. In the summer, take the time to stop at the bandstand where many concerts are given.
