Like a bubble of nature in the heart of the city, the Parc des Lilas is a genuine space for relaxation and leisure in Vitry, in the Val-de-Marne département. Classified as a sensitive natural area since 1990, the park is a delight for young and old alike, bringing a touch of greenery to a very urban environment: what's more, the park is one of the largest natural parks in the département!
In the 20th century, the site of today's Parc des Lilas was home to a horticultural plateau, where flowers were grown using the Lilac forcing technique, which involves growing plants outside their normal flowering season. As a legacy of this major horticultural past, the Parc des Lilas is home to numerous collections of lilacs, roses and fruit trees, totalling over 700 botanical varieties in the park's departmental nursery.
Here, you can stroll through 96 hectares of countryside in an urban setting, or come for a jog, a bike ride or a family outing in one of the on-site children's play areas. In fine weather, the park'spicnic area is the perfect spot for an outdoor lunch. Throughout the year, the park's staff offer a range of activities to help young and old alike discover nature: discovery walks, fruit tree pruning workshops, sheep shearing, harvest festivals... The rich program changes with the seasons and life in the park.
To get there, take metro line 7 (Villejuif Louis Aragon stop), line 14 (Bibliothèque François Mitterrand stop) or RER C (Choisy-le-Roi stop).
Dates and Opening Time
From December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2027
Location
Parc des Lilas - Vitry
181 Avenue Lemerle Vetter
94400 Vitry sur Seine
Prices
Free
Official website
www.valdemarne.fr
