As the saying goes, if it ain't broke, it ain't broke! But what if nature reclaimed its rights? To find out, let's head for the 20th arrondissement of Paris, where a spot unlike any other awaits you. Just a stone's throw from the Père Lachaise cemetery, we enter Rue de La Réunion. There, a gate opens onto a Parisian micro-reserve. It's the Pierre-Emmanuel natural garden.
This green setting covers 6,300 m2. What makes it special? Human intervention is minimal. Here, wild plants grow freely, and the meadow is mowed only two or three times a year. It's a veritable haven of peace for Ile-de-France's biodiversity. Here, the hustle and bustle of the capital seems to belong to another life. The roar of cars gives way to the songs of birds, which ornithologists can come and observe.
As we follow the driveway, we feel embraced by the greenery. Then our footsteps lead us to a pond brimming with life. Among the water lilies, young and old discover frogs, newts and ducks that have made the pond their home, while red dragonflies fly over the surface.
A feeling of peace and tranquillity takes over. The magic of this secret garden has worked: now it's yours.
Dates and Opening Time
From March 1, 2021 to September 29, 2026
Location
Pierre-Emmanuel natural garden
Jardin naturel Pierre-Emmanuel
75020 Paris 20
Access
Alexandre Dumas metro station (line 2)
Prices
Free
