Jardin Nelson-Mandela, Urban park in 1st arrondissement, Paris, France.
The Jardin Nelson-Mandela is an urban park in the 1st arrondissement of Paris with lawns, trees, and shrubs creating different zones throughout the space. Multiple pathways guide visitors through natural and designed landscapes across the grounds.
The park was created in 1988 on the former site of Les Halles market, which was demolished in 1973. This transformation was part of a larger urban modernization effort in central Paris.
The park carries the name of South African leader Nelson Mandela, reflecting his importance to the city. Visitors can find green spaces and installations that commemorate this influential political figure.
The park sits above the Forum des Halles shopping center and is accessible via Châtelet-Les Halles metro station. Visitors can easily reach several central locations in the city from this convenient transportation hub.
The park rests on a structure above a large shopping complex, creating an elevated green space in the middle of the city. This unusual design allows nature and modern commerce to exist directly one above the other.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1988
GPS coordinates: 48.86250,2.34472
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09
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