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Tino Rossi Garden

Highlights

The Jardin Tino Rossi offers a tranquil retreat with riverside views, contemporary sculptures, and an unexpected cultural twist.

About

The Charm of Jardin Tino Rossi: Nature Meets Art

Located between the Arab World Institute and Jardin des Plantes, the Jardin Tino Rossi is a delightful green space that stretches 600 meters along the Seine. Created between 1975 and 1980, this park is a peaceful blend of nature, art, and community life, offering a serene setting that is often overlooked by both locals and visitors.

It is perhaps best known for housing the Outdoor Sculpture Museum, an open-air museum showcasing contemporary sculptures from celebrated artists such as Brancusi, Zadkine, and César Baldaccini.

The garden covers a 30,000 m² area and features a rich variety of vegetation, including plane trees, willows, cherry trees, poplars, and black pines. These trees, along with vibrant flowers blooming throughout the year, create a lush environment for relaxation and exploration.

Tango and More: Dance at Tino Rossi

The park’s pedestrian-only paths are perfect for leisurely walks, while its three amphitheaters, facing the Seine, host regular outdoor dance sessions, including tango and hip-hop.

These activities transform the garden into a lively cultural hub in the evenings, providing both locals and visitors a chance to enjoy music, movement, and art under the open sky.

Sculptural Wonders: An Open-Air Art Museum

The Musée de la Sculpture en Plein Air adds a distinct dimension to the Tino Rossi Garden.

Featuring modern works from artists like Ossip Zadkine, Jean Arp, and Alexander Archipenko, this unique museum allows visitors to interact with large sculptures scattered throughout the park, creating an immersive art experience. The sculptures, nestled between the trees and on the walkways, present an engaging contrast to the natural beauty of the park, making each visit a new adventure.

The garden is named after Tino Rossi, a popular singer and actor, whose legacy as a beloved personality in Paris is reflected in the serene charm of the garden. The garden, located just across from the Pont de Sully, offers an uninterrupted promenade along the riverbanks, with a direct connection to the André-Citroën Park.

The Tino Rossi Experience: Art, Nature, and Community

The Tino Rossi Garden provides a rare combination of riverside relaxation, natural beauty, and cultural vibrancy. It’s the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Paris, where visitors can engage with art in a completely different context—outdoor, unbound by the walls of a traditional museum.

Whether you’re here to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, explore the sculptures, or partake in the evening dance sessions, Jardin Tino Rossi offers a unique and refreshing Parisian experience.

Location

2 Quai Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

How to get there

To visit Jardin Tino Rossi, you’ll find it nestled along the Seine in the 5th arrondissement. Here are the best ways to get there:

By metro

The closest metro stations are Sully - Morland (Line 7) and Gare d'Austerlitz (Line 5). From both stations, it’s just a short walk to the garden.

By bus

You can take Bus 63 and get off at the Sully - Morland stop. Alternatively, Bus 89 also stops nearby, offering a convenient option for visitors traveling from different parts of the city.

By bicycle

The garden is accessible via the Seine’s riverside bike path. You can rent a Velib’ bike and enjoy a scenic ride along the river to the garden.

By foot

If you’re in the vicinity of Jardin des Plantes or Île Saint-Louis, you can easily walk along the Quai Saint-Bernard towards Pont de Sully. The park runs along the riverbank, so it’s visible as you stroll towards the Île de la Cité.