Parc de Bercy

Situated on the site of former wine warehouses, the Parc de Bercy still retains some reminders of its past, such as a vineyard and an old railway line. Located at the heart of the 12th arrondissement, between Gare de Lyon and the Cour Saint-Émilion district, the Parc de Bercy is a lovely place for a walk whatever the season. On one side is the largest concert venue in Paris, Bercy Arena. At the other end is the 'jardin romantique' with its little lake and island, populated with ducks and lilies. And in between, film lovers visit the Cinémathèque française (designed by American architect Franck Gehry). Biodiversity is an important part of the Parc de Bercy, with the Maison du Lac (exhibitions on the gardens, conferences, etc.), the Maison du Jardinage (advice for new gardeners, gardening classes, etc.) the Chai de Bercy (wine store) and the Orangerie. The park is a popular with families for walking, football and rollerblading and is a perfect place for Parisians to unwind.

Opening times and prices

Free entry for all.

Free entry for all.
3 hour gardening lesson at the Maison du Jardinage: free for seniors and jobseekers. Call +33 (0) 1 53 46 19 19.

€8

Free entry for all.
3 hour gardening lesson at the Maison du Jardinage: Adults: €15; Reduced rate (7-26 years, large families): €7.50; free for seniors and jobseekers. Call +33 (0) 1 53 46 19 19.

Open from 8am/9am to 5.45pm/7pm/7.30pm/8.30pm/9.30pm (depending on the season).

• Ascension Day
• 15 August
• 25 December
• Easter Monday
• Easter
• 1 January
• 14 July
• 1 May
• 8 May
• 11 November
• Whit Monday

• Free for young people and children
• Free

Services

• Gardens
• Educational activities

At the Maison du Jardinage (gardening house), workshops are held by professional gardeners and eco-teachers demonstrating how to cultivate a garden. November-February: 1.30pm-5pm; October-March: 1.30pm-5.30pm; April-September: 1.30pm-5.30pm (Tuesday to Friday) or 1.30pm-6.30pm (weekends).

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Disability

-Physical disability: metro line 14 is accessible (no gap between the train and the platform, lifts in Bercy and Cour Saint-Emilion metro stations), ground-level entrance to the park, some walkways have flat paving stones, some areas are not accessible, adapted toilets available at Bercy Village (passage Saint-Vivant), free and adapted coin-operated toilets at 102 rue de Bercy and 12 boulevard de Bercy.

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