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IN PICTURES. This is what the Charonne wood on the Petite Ceinture will look like

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A new section of the Petite Ceinture is about to open to the public, much to the delight of Parisians. Welcome to the Bois de Charonne and its 3.5 hectares of greenery that will greet you starting in June!

In November 2022, the City announced the purchase of an old station of the Petite Ceinture to open a stretch with 2,000 planted trees, clearings, and even access to the Charonne station garden. Promise made, promise kept! The work on the Bois de Charonne started in early October 2023 and is set to be completed by June, so we can enjoy this new Eden garden all summer long! A brand new urban forest of 3.5 hectares This new stretch of the Petite Ceinture can be found starting in June, between the Cours de Vincennes and Rue de Volga in the 20th arrondissement. Here, an old railway wasteland comes back to life with plenty of trees, a large grove, clearings, large meadows, and some small furniture to sit and relax. All in a lovely urban forest of nearly 3.5 hectares! A little green, new, fresh paradise, in which the City of Paris invites you to discover more details.


For a Greener 20th Arrondissement

The Bois de Charonne project is part of several initiatives to fight against the effects of climate change in the city. The goal is to increase green spaces, reduce temperatures in neighborhoods, and encourage local biodiversity. Different types of trees have been planted, some already fifteen years old. Landscape architect Jérôme Saint-Chely, who led the project, chose native and regional vegetation such as oak, birch, and Scots pine, along with Mediterranean plants like cork oak, holm oak, loquat, and olive trees. In June, we can enjoy a beautiful, peaceful space to listen to birds singing and breathe in the fresh air, feeling carefree as if we've left the city.

Like a little escape from the hustle and bustle of the capital.