Parc de La Villette - Plein Air

211 avenue Jean Jaurès - 75019 Paris

COVID 19: The Parc de La Villette is open to the public again since Saturday, May 30 with many projects :

the Passenger Gardens are open by reservation on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, to children with disabilities, children and adults with mental or psychological disabilities, as well as autistic people accompanied by their families or caregivers.

The "Plaine d'artistes" project from the beginning of July to the end of September.

The "Cinéma de Plein Air" from July 22nd to August 22nd on the theme "Grandeur nature", and finally a sound walk to discover the contemporary gardens of La Villette.

Built on the site of former abattoirs and designed by the architect Bernard Tschumi, the Parc de la Villette is the largest urban cultural park in the capital. 55 hectares of park, of which 35 are open-air, mix nature and modern architecture, playgrounds and activity areas for children and adults, cultural spaces and theatres. Open from 6am to 1am, the park is accessible by metro, bus, foot, bicycle and even boat. Visitors can stroll along the canal de l'Ourcq where there are a number of green spaces, ponds and fountains. There are also numerous cultural attractions such as the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, the Géode, the Zénith de Paris, the Musée de la Musique, the Philharmonie de Paris... Every year, exceptional events are organized here, like the open-air film festival, which is held from mid-July to mid-August.

Street level access from the Porte de la Villette or by the Porte de Pantin. Accessible toilets (often without grab rail) in all areas of the park. The Parc de la Villette is completely accessible, but the aid of an extra person is needed in some spots. +33 (0) 1 40 03 75 75.
There is a car park reserved for visitors with reduced mobility.

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Label Oasis Nature (Humanity and Biodiversity)
Label Eve (Ecocert)