Parc de la Villette Paris

Spreading across 137 acres, Parc de la Villette is the third largest park in Paris homing a major cultural venue in the country. Started as an urban redevelopment project, this park was built on the grounds of meat houses after their clearance by Napoleon 3. Parc de la Villette was majorly designed by Bernard Tschumi from 1984 to 1987, who had won a design contest during those days.

The park was made to cater to the cultural needs of the city as the development of Paris was focused on becoming a tourist city. Explore the cultural wonders of the park with our Best Europe packages. The popular park houses Europe’s largest science museum - the City of Science and Industry, the magnificent Conservatoire de Paris, and three concert grounds along with many other attractions. Owing to the City of Science, this park is frequently visited by students and learners. The presence of the concert halls invites a lot of musicians and performers to amuse the spectators. The whole area encompassing all the attractions is organized via 35 grid points, termed follies. All of them lead to a unique place where people belonging to any age group enjoy their time to interact, relax, and have fun.

Parc de la Villette comprises 10 beautiful gardens, each of their own kind. The gardens are created in a minimalist style possessing various sculptures. One such figurine is a steel dragon, mainly made to attract and entertain children. Another garden includes the bamboo garden, a popular spot for relaxation and exploration.

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• Enjoy 10 of the lush green gardens of Parc de la Villette with your loved ones to feel the freshness of the air.
• Watch your favorite movies sitting on the grass in an open-air theater through the big screen.
• Fulfill your quest for knowledge through the City of Science and industry exhibitions and workshops.
• Learn about the interesting fields of astronomy, biology, and botany through various workshops.
• Groove in the beats of Paris through the Philharmonic Concert Hall hosting international music acts.
• Indulge yourself in the rhythm of the jazz festival by witnessing performances of the finest artists.
• See your captivating reflection through the Mirror-Dome mimicking a sense of Utopia.
• Level up your kid’s knowledge through workshops in Parc de la Villette.
• Let your kid enjoy the thrilling rides in the garden- the rides of the carousel, dragon slide, and carnival.Suggested Read: Activities To Do In Paris In MarchAlso Checkout : Seine River Cruise Paris

The best time to visit Parc de la Villette is during the evening hours. Later hours of the day create an exciting atmosphere for you to enjoy various events. Entertainment events are held in the place mostly during the evening hours around 5-6 PM, making your visit a happening one.

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• There are two playgrounds on both sides of the park, be careful as both of them need to be explored.
• Watch your steps as a canal runs through the Center of the park.
• If you are accompanied by kids, make sure to check out the Cites fed science children’s museum for their enjoyment. 
• Use a short rope course to tie yourself with the kid for having fun at the colorful Dragon Garden playground slide as it is slippery. 
• There are a variety of toddler rides at the gardens, like the carousel through the Garden of Winds and Dunes playground.
• There are a total of 10 gardens, don’t forget to check out the popular ones-Garden of Bamboo, Garden of Mirrors, Garden of Balance, Garden of Winds and Dunes, Garden of Acrobatics, and Fright Garden for Children.

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• By Bus: You can take bus lines 54, 60, and 71 to reach Flandre-Alphonse Karr, a bus stop away at a distance of 69 meters, reachable in 2 minutes. Bus lines 75, 151, PC2, and PC3 to get to the Porte de Pantin stop, which is 609 meters away. Also, bus lines 139, 150, and 152 can be taken to reach Porte de la Villette, situated at a distance of 698 meters.
• By Metro: You can take Metro line 5 from Porte de Pantin and line 7 from Porte de la Villette to reach the venue.
• By Tram: You can take Tram line 3b from Porte de Pantin, Ella Fitzgerald, and Porte de la Villette to reach Parc de la Villette. 
• By Boat: You can take crudités from the harbors of Bassin de la Villette, Arsenal Harbor, the Parc de la Villette and the Musée d’Orsay.

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