Bercy Park – Parc de Bercy

(Last Update: 05.09.2024) Eiffel Tower'especially if you go up to any other tall structure Montmartre HillIf you take a look at Paris from , you will be surprised to see that Paris is not such a green city after all. Of course, there are many beautiful parks and green areas in Paris, but ultimately, as a world metropolis, it consists of a series of buildings spread over a very wide area. So, where is the magic that makes Paris seem like a green city to us, hidden among all these buildings and people?

First of all, the trees, mostly horse chestnuts, lined up on both sides of the wide boulevards, give the impression that Paris is a lush green place as you walk on the road and wander from street to street. And of course, another important element is that there are plenty of green areas that will allow the city to breathe, with beautiful parks of all sizes scattered in different parts of the city.

Tuileries garden ve Jardin du Luxembourg While two parks of considerable size such as were designed as green spaces in the center of Paris where people can relax, Buttes Chaumont, Montsouris Park, Parc Monceau Other parks such as these also stand out in a significant part of the greenery in the city's fabric. Hundreds of smaller-scale parks are also dedicated to making life easier and more beautiful as tiny paradises that people can reach more easily in the areas where they live.

As if these weren't enough ring roadTwo giant green areas on the right and left of Bois de Boulogne ve Bois de Vincenneswithout going too far by subway It offers accessible forested areas to Parisians.

The need for green space has never been ignored in the recently developed areas of Paris. 12. boroughWith the development of the Bercy region in , and becoming a center of attraction over time, 14 hectares A large green area has been allocated and one of the giant parks where people can enjoy their time has been established here.

Bercy Park (parking lot or fuck the fuck) 1993It is actually a new park created in . Especially one of the important concert, sports and show centers of the city. Bercy Arenaopening here, Ministry of Finance and Economy's famous building was built here and the former wine warehouse serves as a shopping mall and living space today. The Bercy Village With the implementation of the project, this park has gained more importance.

Compared to the older parks of Paris, vicinity Although it is not visible, Parc de Bercy also offers an extremely enjoyable tour route to its visitors. This is an extremely enjoyable park where you can visit in peace both in summer and winter, with its ponds, trees, grasses, activity areas and walking paths.

at one end The Bercy Village, at one end Bercy Arena and in one corner La Cimématèque FrançaiseThe fact that it is located makes this place one of the attraction centers of today. Moreover Seine River Thanks to the walking track built in the form of a wall, it was tried to prevent the sound pollution caused by the highway passing right behind the wall. Located right this way Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir with to the other side of the river National Library of France It is also possible to switch to the side.

However, I have to admit that the regulars here seem to be a notch lower than those in places further west of Paris. I think this situation is a result of the region reflecting the new face of Paris.

But an important advantage of wandering around here is that the environment is not very touristy... In other words, most of the people you will see around you are people living in today's Paris. Now, of course, the choice is yours as to who you want to be among.

There are many ways to get to Parc de Bercy. I most M14 by metro come and get off at Cour Saint Emilion and go to the park The Bercy Village I like to enter by. The pond right at the entrance and the house in the middle of the pond give a very nice view in nice weather. When you go around the back of this house and continue on your way, you will cross to the other side of the road from one of the bridges you will come across after a while. Bercy Bus StationIf you want to make intercity trips from M6 or M14  metro You should get off at Bercy station of the lines and enter the park from the north-west side.

The road you pass through, Seine Rivertowards Pont de Tolbiac It reaches the opposite shore via the DefenseIt is one of the most contemporary newly established districts of Paris after . At the end of your trip, you may want to see that side, but for now, let's continue on our way.

The main part of the park starts from here. Again you have to choose one of several paths forward. A different beauty has been created in every corner, wherever you get lucky. I think it's best to walk in the middle. If something distracts you left or right, you turn in that direction.

On this side of the park, in the middle, there is another very nice building. This place is currently used as a library. It is also - as far as I understand - where the flowers and plants in the park are produced, or at least where the materials are stored.

So much so that you can see gardeners constantly doing sowing, planting and maintenance left and right. Because most of the plants here are not produced or brought elsewhere, they are grown in this park itself... There is also a greenhouse inside, and there are various plants here.

One of the interesting corners of the park for children, and even for those who always keep the child alive in them, is the park located right in this part. labyrinth. These labyrinths, created as a result of pruning large bushes, are much larger. Loire Valley CastlesI saw it in .

It's not as big here, but it still makes you happy. Especially watching children running around in it and even playing hide and seek... Yes, in Paris, children play in large and small parks located in every corner of Paris; They run, sweat, fall, then get up and continue the game. My childhood was like this; Life in Paris continues as naturally as it did in my childhood.

Another interesting corner of Parc de Bercy Vineyard. Yes, there is a vineyard - albeit small - in this park. first time before Montmartre Hillvineyard at the back of Le Clos-MontmartreI saw , then Belleville Parkthe one in; This was the third time. It is a very nice feeling to come across such vineyards where wine grapes are grown in the middle of Paris... There is also a chimney in the middle; There was probably a workshop and a production facility here in the past.

After passing here, although the parking area remains the same in size, it expands in terms of usage area. This part of the park is a picnic area, a place where young people do sports. At this point, on your right La Cimématèque Française Features.

When you climb the stairs on your left, you will come to a green area with interesting sculptures on your right and left. If you walk left from here, you can walk all the way to where you entered the park at the beginning. In this sense, this walking path Tuileries GardenIt reminds me of the one in .

Even if you cross the street without walking, there is an interesting pedestrian bridge. Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir with his face National Library of France – Bibliothèque Nationale de France – François MitterrandYou will see . It is also a very different art production center. Les FrigosI must say that is right next to you.

Go to the other side and then right, Seine River swimming pool where you can enjoy swimming Josephine Baker Pool I think it might be fun to walk to its side. Of course, you can choose to move towards the north side, Gare de Lyon or cross Gare de Bercy and follow my favorite walking path. The Green CouleeYou can reach . Or you can try to discover the contemporary side of Paris, directly behind the National Library. The choice is yours.

After all, the parks in Paris are beautiful in every season. Falling in love with the awakening of nature in spring, lying on lush green grass under the shade of a tree in summer, witnessing the feast of green and orange dancing tree leaves in autumn, and wandering on lush green grass among leafless trees waiting for spring in winter... Believe me, each one is a different pleasure.

You don't need to confine yourself indoors in Paris; As long as it doesn't rain, the air is always nice and clean. So throw yourself out into the street, go out and walk around a park or garden; Depending on the season, sit and read a book or just take a walk. If you have someone with whom you like to chat, then don't let anyone disturb your joy.

Green and happy days…

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

Address: Parc de Bercy, 128 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris

What's Nearby?

• The Bercy Village
• Bibliotheque Nationale de France (BnF) – François Mitterrand
• Les Frigos
• Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir
• Josephine Baker Swimming Pool

Other Notable Parks in Paris City Center:

• Tuileries garden
• Jardin du Luxembourg
• Jardin des Plantes
• Parc Monceau
• Montsouris Park
• Buttes-Chaumont Park
• Parc de la Villette
• Parc André-Citroën
• Belleville Park
• Square Louise-Michel – Montmartre
• The Little Belt
• La Coulée Verte – Promenade Plantée
• Parc Georges-Brassens
• Rives de Seine Park
• Jardín du Trocadéro
• Champ de Mars