Alphand's 1867 park for Napoleon III, blasted out of an old gypsum quarry into a 50-metre crag with cliffs, a grotto, a lake and a suspension bridge, with a view to the Sacré-Cœur from the top. Its lawns, where picnics are allowed, make it a very popular summer spot for eastern Paris.
- Address
- Place Armand-Carrel, 75019 Paris
- Hours
- Daily 07:00-20:00 (1-24 Oct 2026; seasonal hours, later in summer)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The island with the Temple de la Sibylle, the cascades and part of the lake path are closed for safety until further notice.
- Renovation surveys run from 5 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2027, with some paths diverted.
- Entrances on Place Armand-Carrel, Rue Botzaris (metro Botzaris), Rue Manin, Rue de Crimée and Avenue Simon-Bolivar.