This is a very nice park in my eternal Paris. It is still in the off the beaten path line but worth the detour to see it, I believe came once or twice here ,and glad to have found me some pictures in my cd rom vault to show in my blog for you and me. This park is good for the whole family, Therefore, here is my take on the Parc André Citroën of Paris !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I
The Parc André-Citroën is located at 2 rue de la Montagne-de-la-Fage, in the 15éme arrondissement of Paris. It is served by metro line 10 Javel – André Citroën station and metro line 8 Lourmel and Balard stations, the RER C Pont du Garigliano and Javel stations, and tram line T3a Pont du Garigliano station. Also, bus lines 42, 88, and 169 arrêt/stop Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou. Parking is available at Citroën-Cévennes, 15 rue Leblanc. The park was created in early 1986 and inaugurated in 1992 on the site of the former Citroën factory in the Javel quartier/neighborhood.
The park is divided into several sections: six parallel gardens differ in the types of plants used. For each garden, a specific plant color is associated with a metal (gold, silver, copper, aluminum, mercury, and iron) and one of the five senses. The large central park (11 hectares) features a wide lawn with numerous water features cascading down to the Seine. A large hot air balloon (for a fee) can take up to 30 adults and 60 children to a height of 150 meters, offering a spectacular view of Paris. A tethered balloon renamed the Generali Balloon (formerly Fortis, Eutelsat, Air de Paris), The color of its lighting varies according to the pollution level and air quality.
The White Garden (1 hectare) is dedicated to walking and play. The White Garden takes its name from the plants that illuminate its central patio. It comprises six themed gardens: the Gold Garden, the Sundial Garden, the Silver Garden, the Red Garden with its cherry trees, the Orange Garden, the Green Garden, and the Blue Garden. The Shade Garden is home to mosses. In July 2015, the White and Black Gardens were renamed Caroline Aigle and Eugénie-Malika Djendi, respectively, in homage to these two French military officers. In 2019, in tribute to soldiers who died abroad (OPEX), a monument to those who died for France in external operations was installed within the park, in the Eugénie-Djendi Garden (Black Garden). The Black Garden (2 hectares) boasts denser vegetation (pines, rhododendrons, and oaks). Its tiered seating leads to a small square surrounded by 64 fountains.
At the park entrance, two monumental greenhouses (serres) face the central lawn. Standing 15 meters tall and entirely glazed, one houses orange trees, while the other contains plants from a Mediterranean climate. These two greenhouses, each topped with a pediment, evoke the image of an ancient temple. Themed gardens complete the park: Serial Gardens, the Garden of Metamorphoses, and the Garden in Motion. Water is an omnipresent and characteristic element of the park: waterfalls, a “water peristyle” between the two greenhouses, fountains, pools, and moats. The orangery greenhouse is available for rent. An artificial island below the canal is also planted with bambo, The small basin, near the large greenhouses, became a series of three basins linked by shallow, meandering streams. A footbridge allows visitors to observe this new biodiversity area. At the end of the canal, on the Seine side, a full-water basin was created, where three jets forming geysers of varying heights lead to the waterfall.
An additional 10,100 m² were opened to the public in the summer of 2014, opposite the Georges-Pompidou Hospital. The new section expands the relaxation areas and incorporates new facilities for children and teenagers.The Grand Canal has been part of the park’s design since its creation in 1992. Having deteriorated over time, it was drained. In 2024, it underwent a complete renovation.
The Count of Artois, the future Charles X who would ascend the throne in 1824, encouraged the production of the famous disinfectant water that took its name from the village. The success of bleach (javel) attracted many other industrialists, culminating in the arrival of engineer André Citroën’s factory in 1915. Initially specializing in munitions production, once peace returned, André Citroën converted the factory to automobile manufacturing. By 1919, 30 cars were rolling off its assembly lines every day. In 1958, the City Council decided to name the Quai de Javel after André Citroën.
The City of Paris on the Parc André Citroën : https://www.paris.fr/lieux/parc-andre-citroen-1791
The Paris tourist office on the Parc André Citroën : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/culture/parc-andre-citroen-p3572
The official Ballon Generali of Paris : https://ballondeparis.com/
There you go folks, a wonderful park of my eternal Paris. The Parc André Citroën is worth the detour, me think. The park is good for the whole family and great areas for a picnic lunch and just relaxing time. Again, hope you have enjoy the post on the Parc André Citroën of Paris !!! as I
And remember, happy travels, good health ,and many cheers to a!l !!!
