🛒 Weekly Street Market Daumesnil :

Held every Tuesday and Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, it is the longest market in Paris

🏬 Vibrant local commerce :

Bakeries, cafés, grocery stores, hair salons, jewelry shops

🚇 Prime location with easy access :

Served by Metro lines 6 and 8, four bus lines, and the tramway. Bike-sharing station nearby

🏡 Picpus District (12ᵉ) :

In the heart of the 12th district, with schools, churches, a peaceful and green residential environment — ideal for families and young professionals

🌳 Pedestrian areas and green spaces :

Pedestrianization project underway, with over 40 tall trees, benches, rest areas, and kiosks

🏛️ Architectural heritage :

Gabriel Davioud’s Château d’Eau fountain, relocated here in 1880. Haussmann-style architecture

🤝 Vibrant community and cultural life :

Community kiosk hosting regular workshops, exhibitions, and flea markets. Active local associations

☕️ Welcoming and community-oriented vibe :

Sidewalk cafés and neighborhood restaurants offering a variety of specialties. Authentic, non-touristy atmosphere

🚣‍♂️ Traditional rowboat rentals available on Daumesnil Lake

🐎 Pony rides for children and occasional horseback riding events

🛕 Buddhist Pagoda & cultural events

🌳 Discover the natural beauty of Reuilly Island

🐦 Birdwatching

🌼 Botanical exploration

🎠 Playgrounds

🐕 Leashed and off-leash dog walking areas

🚴‍♂️ Bike ride

🌍 Guided cultural tours

🎧 Audio-guided tour via app

🤸‍♀️ Outdoor group activities: Yoga, Tai Chi, Capoeira, and more

🏃‍♂️ Jogging, Nordic walking

🏋️‍♂️Open training

🧀Large open green space with free access: Picnics, celebrations, and games

🥤 Ice cream, crepes, and beverage stands

🎥 Film and documentary screenings :

Regular screenings related to the museum’s themes

🎶 Concerts and live performances :

Artistic performances that explore cultural diversity

🧭 Children’s tours and activities :

Interactive tours for young visitors

🌞 "Poisson Lune" summer terrace :

Pop-up bar, live concerts, outdoor workshops, food trucks — a festive atmosphere during the summer months

🎨 Remarkable Art Deco architecture, built in 1931 for the Colonial Exhibition

🧬 National Museum of the History of Immigration :

A one-of-a-kind museum in France, presenting migration stories through modern and engaging exhibits

🐠 The Tropical Aquarium :

15,000 animals, 750 species — from piranhas to crocodiles

🏛️ Listed historic monument :

A powerful testament to France’s colonial past

📏 Surface area :

14.5 hectares of immersive natural spaces, right in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes

🦒 Africa Zone :

Giraffes, lions, white rhinos, and zebras in a savannah-like setting, with the Grand Rocher as a stunning backdrop

🐆 Amazonie-Guyana Zone :

Jaguars, tapirs, macaws, and howler monkeys in a 4,000 m2 tropical greenhouse

🐺 Europe Zone :

Iberian wolves, lynxes, wolverines, otters, and amphibians in a temperate forest environment

🐒 Madagascar Zone :

Lemurs, chameleons, and radiated tortoises in a recreated island habitat

🐧 Patagonia Zone :

Humboldt penguins, pumas, maras, and South American sea lions

🏞️ The Grand Rocher:

An iconic landmark of the zoo, visible from the outside — a true point of reference

🌴 The 4,000 m² tropical greenhouse:

Equatorial atmosphere, lush vegetation, and rare species

🦩 Immersive large aviary:

Pink flamingos, ibises, storks, and other birds from the African delta

🍽️ Commented feeding times:

Lions, penguins, baboons, vultures, otters

👶 Births of rare species:

Fossas, chameleons, Atlas lions, penguins, pudus, meerkats, lynxes, and more

🌙 Night visits:

Discover the zoo at nightfall — a unique atmosphere with soft lighting and animals at rest

Just a 12-minute walk from : The Coulée Verte, rooftop stretching from Bastille to Vincennes

🌿 Length and Route :

A 5.8 km green walkway connecting Bastille to Vincennes, following the former Vincennes railway line

🏗️ Viaduc des Arts :

An elevated section on the old railway viaduct, now home to artisan workshops and offering a unique perspective

🚶‍♂️ Pedestrian Use :

A fully pedestrian elevated section, perfect for walking, jogging, and peaceful commutes

🌷 Urban Biodiversity :

Over 150 plant species, flower-covered pergolas, and Wallace fountains create a soothing microclimate

🪑 Rest Areas :

Benches, lawns, and small relaxation spots line the path, enhanced by themed gardens

🛠️ Heritage and Architecture :

Renovated railway bridges, historic fountains, and the viaduct’s arches as Haussmann-era landmarks

🎨 Cultural Activities :

Art exhibits and openings in the Viaduc des Arts workshops, guided tours, and outdoor readings

🌆 Panoramic Views :

Scenic outlooks over the Bercy district, the Opéra Bastille, and the Bois de Vincennes

🏰 Historical Heritage of Cour Saint-Émilion :

42 stone wine cellars classified as Historic Monuments, remnants of the world’s largest wine market from 1860 to 1960

🚶‍♀️ Pedestrian and Village-like Atmosphere :

A fully pedestrian cobblestone lane with an intimate, welcoming setting perfect for strolling

🏟️ Accor Arena :

Nicknamed “POPB,” this multi-purpose arena can host up to 20,300 spectators for concerts and around 15,609 for sporting events

🛍️ Diverse Retail Offering :

Over 40 boutiques and design concept stores

🍽️ Dining & Terraces :

18 restaurants and cafés offering various cuisines, with heated, pet-friendly terraces open year-round

🎨 Events & Guided Tours :

Temporary exhibitions, pop-up markets, and storytelling tours at the Pavillons de Bercy

🌳 Grand espace vert Parc de Bercy :

14 ha répartis en trois jardins thématiques (Romantique, Arsenal , Prairie), havre de verdure en bord de Seine

🤸‍♂️ Aménagements ludiques et sportifs :

Pelouses vastes, aires de jeux, tables de ping-pong, skatepark, potager et vigne urbaine

🍇 Patrimoine vinicole dans le parc :

Vestiges des chais et anciens rails, ruines du petit chateau de Bercy, rappelant l’histoire du négoce du vin

🎭 Équipements culturels à proximité :

Musée des Arts Forains, Cinémathèque francaise, festivals et ateliers créatifs

🎥 Cinéma UGC Bercy francaise :

UGC Ciné Cité Bercy, 20 salles modernes avec programmes variés

🎥 La Cinémathèque francaise propose projections d’ archives,

expos thématiques et ateliers autour du 7ᵉ art