Parc Georges Valbon 

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The Georges Valbon Park, also known as the Courneuve Park, is a large green space located in Seine-Saint-Denis, in the Paris region. It is one of the largest urban parks in the metropolitan area. It offers a variety of facilities: vast lawns, bodies of water, walking trails, playgrounds, and sports equipment. This park is a favored place for leisure activities, relaxation, and cultural events, while also promoting local biodiversity. Its 410 hectares of greenery make Georges Valbon Park the largest Natura 2000 classified park in the Île-de-France region.

Where is Georges Valbon Park located?

Georges Valbon Park is mainly located in the territory of La Courneuve, in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), in the Île-de-France region. It also partially extends into the neighboring municipalities of Dugny, Stains, Saint-Denis, and Garges-les-Gonesse (Val-d’Oise). The park is easily accessible from Paris and the surrounding towns, notably via public transportation and main roads.

The address of Georges Valbon Park is: 55 Av. Waldeck Rochet, 93120 La Courneuve.

Opening hours and practical information for Georges Valbon Park

Georges Valbon Park is open every day, but its opening hours vary depending on the month:

  • January / February: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • March: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • April: 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
  • May / June / July / August: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
  • September: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • October: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • November / December: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Getting to Georges Valbon Park by public transport

To access Georges Valbon Park by public transport:

By RER

By Transilien

By tram

By bus

Entrée des Marronniers (La Courneuve)

Entrée Montjoie / Centre équestre (La Courneuve)

Entrée Marville (Saint-Denis)

Entrée Moulin-Neuf (Stains)

Entrée des Maraîchers (Garges 95)

Entrée des Poiriers (Dugny)

Entrée Maurice Thorez (Dugny)

Entrée de la Comète (Dugny Aire des Vents)

Entrée Tapis Vert (La Courneuve / Dugny)

Georges Valbon Park: Must-visit places nearby

Around Georges Valbon Park, several sites and places of interest are worth visiting, offering a great complement to a nature outing:

  • The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie (Paris, near La Villette): an interactive science museum, ideal for families and technology enthusiasts.
  • The Ourcq Canal: a pleasant walk along the canal, with opportunities for walking or cycling.
  • The Stade de France (Saint-Denis): for sports and major event fans, visits to the stadium are possible, or you can attend a match or concert.
  • The Parc de la Villette (Paris 19th arrondissement): a large cultural park with themed gardens, the Philharmonie de Paris, and spaces for performances.
  • The Museum of Art and History of Saint-Denis: to discover the local history and heritage of the region.

These places are easily accessible from Georges Valbon Park and allow you to enjoy a variety of experiences combining nature, culture, and leisure.

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