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Editorial illustration of lawns and red follies in Parc de la Villette
Editorial illustration · 19th

Nature

Parc de la Villette

Lawns, red architectural follies, canals and major cultural venues create an urban park with many possible walks.

Official visitor information

English edition: . Source record revision: . These dates do not establish current opening or availability.

Area
La Villette
District
19th
Suggested duration
3 h
Budget category
Free
Transport landmark
Porte de Pantin or Porte de la Villette
Address or starting point
211 avenue Jean-Jaurès

Addresses, area names and station names retain their local names. Durations exclude journeys and unpredictable waiting.

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Decisions that shape the visit

Choose your programme

Choose one area and one cultural venue to avoid spreading your day too widely.

Anticipate the constraint

The outdoor walk, an exhibition and a performance have different entry arrangements.

Continue at your own pace

Cité des sciences provides an indoor visit instead of a long walk.

Cité des sciences — 19th · 3 h

Linked visits are alternatives or continuations, not a claim that all are adjacent.

What to look for on site

La Villette is both a park and a group of institutions. A free walk around the Grande Halle and canals may be enough. For an exhibition or concert, first choose the institution and date.

Connect this visit to a local route

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Further reading in French

Useful answers

Questions fréquentes

How can I combine the park and cultural venues at La Villette?

Choose one area and one cultural venue to avoid spreading your day too widely. The outdoor walk, an exhibition and a performance have different entry arrangements.

Are the duration and budget guaranteed?

The suggested duration of 3 h is planning guidance, excluding travel and unpredictable waiting. Budget categories are editorial indications, not ticket prices. Free entry can have exceptions for exhibitions and activities; confirm the exact visit with the provider.

Sources and final checks

Sources may use French. Confirm opening hours, ticket inclusions, reservations and temporary restrictions for your exact date. For accessibility, check the entire journey from transport to entrance and facilities with the provider.

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