Josette and Maurice Audin Park, the public garden of a 19th-century manor house in Bagnolet (93)

From Bagnolet, we already know the large Parc Jean Moulin-les Guilands, straddling Montreuil and Bagnolet. Less well known to people from outside Bagnolet, the Josette et Maurice Audin park is a small , bucolic square offering a lovely stroll away from the concrete boulevards.

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Covering an area of 3 hectares, the park regularly hosts cultural events and concerts organized by the town. At the heart of the park is the Château de l'Étang, a 19th-century manor house built at the same time as an artificial pond. Completely renovated by the town in 2011, it is now a place of service for local residents. In July 2019, the park at Château de l'Étang will change its name to "Josette et Maurice Audin", in tribute to the French mathematician who was tortured and murdered in 1957 by the French army in Algeria, and to his widow, Josette, who dedicated her life to bringing the truth to light about her husband's tragic fate.

During your stroll, you'll also find picnic tables, a sandpit for pitchouns and a boules pitch for fans! The city's greenhouses are also located here, and we recommend that you get up close to the two purple beech trees that add to the park's charm.

Parc Josette et Maurice Audin is open every day, all year round, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., depending on the season. The paths, some of which are paved, are accessible to people with reduced mobility and baby carriages. Admission is free and open to all, subject to opening hours. To get there, take metro line 11 and get off at the terminus (Mairie des Lilas), then walk for around 15 minutes. Enjoy your walk in Bagnolet!