The Parc de Bercy (English: Park of Bercy) is a public park located along the

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in the 12th arrondissement of

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. Development started in 1994 on the site of a former wine depot, before an official opening three years later by Mayor

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. Sponsored by President

François Mitterrand François Marie Adrien Maurice Mitterrand (26 October 19168 January 1996) was President of France, serving under that position from 1981 to 1995, the longest time in office in the history of France. As First Secretary of the Socialist Party, he ...

, the project covered 14 hectares (34.6 acres). Composed of three different gardens on different themes connected by foot bridges, the Parc de Bercy is Paris's tenth largest park. It is accessible by

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and Cour Saint-Émilion Métro stations, as well as by a foot bridge to the Mitterrand site of the

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(BnF) on the other side of the

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. The

AccorHotels Arena Accor Arena (originally known as Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, and previously as AccorHotels Arena; also known as Bercy in competitions where commercial names are prohibited, such as in the Olympic Games) is an indoor sports arena and concert ...

, colloquially known as Bercy in Paris, is located on the park's northern edge.

Components

Gardens

The park consists of three gardens designed by architects Bernard Huet, Marylène Ferrand, Jean-Pierre Feugas and Bernard Le Roy, assisted by landscapers Ian Le Caisne and Philippe Raguin between 1993 and 1997: *The "Romantic Garden", which includes fishponds and dunes; *The "Flowerbeds", dedicated to plant life; *"The Meadows", an area of open lawns shaded by tall trees. In the northeast of the park stands the

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(the former American Center) designed by

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; on the raised terraces are the 21 sculptures of Rachid Khimoune's "Children of the World" installation, created in 2001 to honour children's rights. The park is linked directly to the François Mitterrand site of the

by the Simone de Beauvoir footbridge over the Seine. The area used to be an important location for Paris wine warehouses; some remains of the industry can still be seen in the park. The Musée des Arts Forains is also located here. Parc de Bercy, Paris - OSM 2021

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Skatepark

Bercy Skatepark is the second biggest in Paris covering an area of 800 square metres. It is covered and it has several ramps. Graffiti is written in spray paint on the walls and the ramps. Children, families, rollerbladers, skateboarders and BMXers visit the park. Tree covered walkway in Jardin Yitzhak Rabin.jpg Relaxing at Jardin Yitzhak Rabin.jpg Fontaine du parc de Bercy.jpg La Demeure X EUtouring.jpg Parc de Bercy @ Paris (27156061424).jpg Parc de Bercy @ Paris (27694171711).jpg Paris Parc Bercy voie pavée 2014.jpg

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{{Visitor attractions in Paris Bercy, Parc de 12th arrondissement of Paris

Components

Gardens

Skatepark

See also

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