Parc de Bercy
Parc de Bercy is a large green space located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, developed on the former site of the Bercy warehouses. It covers approximately 14 hectares and consists of three distinct themed gardens: the Romantic Garden, the Prairies Garden, and the Parterres Garden. This park offers a pleasant setting for walking, relaxation, and outdoor activities, with wooded areas, lawns, water features, playgrounds, and artistic installations. It is also close to the French Cinematheque and the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy (Accor Arena).
Where is Parc de Bercy located?
Parc de Bercy is located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, along the banks of the Seine, between the Bercy district and Gare de Lyon. Its main address is generally considered to be around Boulevard de Bercy and Rue Paul Belmondo. It is easily accessible by public transportation. The address of Parc de Bercy is: 41 rue Paul Belmondo - 75012 Paris.
Opening hours and practical information
Parc de Bercy is open every day, but its opening hours vary according to the seasons:
- From November to February: every day from 8:00 AM (9:00 AM on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) to 5:45 PM
- From March to October: every day from 8:00 AM (9:00 AM on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) to 7:30 PM
- In April and September: every day from 8:00 AM (9:00 AM on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) to 8:30 PM
- From May to August: every day from 8:00 AM (9:00 AM on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) to 9:30 PM
Getting to Parc de Bercy by public transport
To access Parc de Bercy via public transportation:
Metro
- Line 14, Cour Saint-Emilion station
- Lines 6 and 14, Bercy station
RER
- RER C, Bibliothèque François Mitterrand station (to reach Parc de Bercy from Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, you need to cross the Seine).
Bus
- Line 64, Parc de Bercy stop
- Lines 24 and 64, Dijon - Lachambeaudie / Cour Saint-Émilion stop
- Lines 24, 109, 111, Terroirs de France stop
Parc de Bercy: what to visit nearby
Around Parc de Bercy, several sites and points of interest are worth visiting, including:
- The French Cinematheque: a museum and archive center dedicated to cinema, featuring exhibitions, screenings, and events.
- Accor Arena (Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy): a large venue for shows and sporting events, concerts, and various performances.
- The Bercy Village district: a former warehouse site redeveloped into a shopping area with shops, restaurants, and cafés.
- The Seine and its quays: a pleasant promenade along the Seine, with options for river cruises.
- Gare de Lyon: a historic landmark with its famous restaurant Le Train Bleu, a departure point for travel.
- Parc de la Coulée Verte René-Dumont: a green walkway on a former elevated railway, accessible on foot from Bercy.
These places offer a good balance of culture, leisure, gastronomy, and relaxation, perfectly complementing a visit to the park.
Places and routes in Paris and Île-de-France
- Getting to the Palace of Versailles by Public Transport
- Accessing the Cluny Museum by Public Transport
- Accessing the Saint-Ouen Flea Market by Public Transportation
- Access the City of Science and Industry
- Access the Arc de Triomphe
- Accessing Paris La Défense Arena by Public Transport
- Getting to Gare de l'Est