Parc André-Citroën
quai André-Citroën
rue Balard
75015 Paris
France
Jean-Paul Viguier,
Jean-François Jodry, Patrick Berger, 1992
Parc André-Citroën provides
fourteen hectares of mostly green recreation space in the middle of Paris,
reclaimed from the industrial site of the former Citroen car plant. It
borders the Seine on the left bank, a few blocks south of the Eiffel
Tower.
Within the park, different
architects and landscape architects have contributed different zones,
creating an eclectic and attractive combination, ranging from glass houses
and strongly geometric planting to areas of wild flowers and weeds.
Architecturally
the park is dominated by two large, dramatic glass houses, with an area of
computerized fountains between them.
Simon Glynn, 2001
How to visit
Take the metro to Javel (line 10
or RER line C) and walk south down
quai André-Citroën; or to Balard (line 8) and walk north up rue Balard.
The park is open from dawn to 6
pm on weekdays, and from 9 am to 6pm on weekends and holidays.