Promenade Jane-et-Paulette-Nardal

The Promenade Jane-et-Paulette-Nardal is a linear green corridor in the 14th arrondissement that connects different thematic zones across its length and serves multiple functions. It features designated play areas, rest seating, a shared vegetable and flower garden, and a public book exchange point.

The site was created in 2019 on the former railway tracks of the Petite Ceinture, a transit line that once shaped the neighborhood. This conversion of abandoned rail infrastructure into public green space represented a major shift in the district's physical landscape.

The promenade is named after two Afro-Caribbean sisters who studied at the Sorbonne in the 1920s and became writers of literary importance. Information panels and displays throughout the space celebrate their intellectual contributions to European literature.

The pathway is easy to navigate and offers multiple stopping points for rest along the way. The space is open year-round without reservation requirements, making it accessible for casual visits.

The western section features a play area designed in the shape of a bat to recognize the Pipistrelle bats that inhabit the space beneath the promenade. This small creature was instrumental in how the old railway corridor was preserved during its conversion.