Jardin André Van Beek: 26,000 tulips 2 hours from Paris this spring

Just 2 hours from Paris, a magical garden has reopened its doors for spring 2026. The Jardin André Van Beek, located in Saint-Paul, offers a rare floral escape for city dwellers in search of color. This springtime gem is well worth a visit before the end of the tulip season.

A magical garden created by a painter

Parisian parks, while charming, often lack flowers in spring. To satisfy this craving for colorful nature, the Jardin André Van Beek offers a spectacular alternative. It features some 25,000 flowers planted by the painter André Van Beek himself.

Artists’ homes have a special soul. They reflect the personality and talent of their creators. Victor Hugo’s apartment, a veritable cabinet of curiosities, or Claude Monet’s home in Giverny, are perfect examples.

However, Giverny often attracts large crowds. This magical garden near Beauvais represents a less popular, but just as remarkable, alternative. Opened 26 years ago by André Van Beek and his partner, it was imagined and shaped by them.

“It’s a living masterpiece, evolving beautifully with the seasons.”

A constantly evolving work of plant art

This garden functions like a life-size painter’s canvas. Colors change with the months, flowers follow one another, fragrances vary. Spring remains the best season to admire its full potential.

André Van Beek has transposed his pictorial art to the earth. Each clump, each alley bears witness to his acute sense of composition. Visitors stroll through a living artistic creation.

A symphony of breathtaking colors

This magical garden is home to an impressive floral collection. There are no fewer than 26,000 tulips, 1,000 dahlias and 300 hydrangeas. Hundreds of narcissi complete the picture of springtime fragrance.

• 26,000 tulips in a variety of hues
• 1,000 dahlias for summer
• 300 hydrangeas in delicate shades
• Hundreds of fragrant daffodils
• Seven pools with water lilies and koi carp

The palette of colors on offer to visitors seems infinite. From soft pink to deep red, bright yellow to dark violet, each gaze falls on a new shade. Floral scents accompany this unique sensory experience.

What’s more, this magical garden has a notable aquatic dimension. Seven ponds with bridges punctuate the course. Dozens of varieties of water lilies flourish alongside colorful koi carp.

An atmosphere worthy of Monet’s Water Lilies

The setting is inevitably reminiscent of the famous Water Lilies. Reflections on the water, romantic bridges and lush vegetation create an impressionist atmosphere. Here, however, there are no crowds.

This tranquility allows a true communion with nature. You can stop, contemplate and breathe without being disturbed. The experience gains in intensity thanks to this preserved serenity.

Photographers particularly appreciate this setting. The light filtered through the trees and the play of reflections on the ponds create natural compositions. Every corner of the garden becomes a potential subject.

Practical information for visiting this magical garden

The Jardin du peintre André Van Beek is located at 1, rue des Auges in Saint-Paul. Access from Paris takes about 2 hours by car. This half-day getaway is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The garden is open from Monday to Sunday, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. On Saturdays, opening hours are slightly different, closing at 6:00 pm. Please allow at least two hours for your visit.

If you have any questions, please call +33 6 07 70 77 69. Visitors give the garden a rating of 4.7 out of 5, reflecting the quality of the experience offered. This rating reflects the enchantment felt by those who have passed through its gates.

Tulip season is now in full swing. So it’s a good idea to get there early to enjoy this ephemeral spectacle. This magical garden only reveals its finest finery for a few weeks each spring.

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