PROMENADE PLANTEE

What used to be a 19th century railway, taking trains from St Maur to present day Bastille Opera, became the only elevated park in the world, designed by architechts Jacques Vergely and Philippe Mathieux in 1993.

4,5 kms long, this two-level promenade snakes through the urban jungle of the 12th arrondissement from Bastille to Bois de Vincennes seemingly unnoticed but one just needs to climb a flight of stairs at the Viaduc des Arts (itself renovated into fine art galleries, crafts and antique shops) and suddenly an enchanting path of topiaries, flowers and trees appears.

Along the way you will find benches, water fountains, separate cycling and pedestrian paths, a park and playground, as well as several cafes and restaurants.

Open: 8h weekdays & 9h on the weekends
Closes: January: 17h30
Fabruary: 18h
March: 19h
15 April – 15 May: 21h
15 May – 31August: 21h30
September: 20h30

M: Bastille

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