Square Charles-Péguy, Urban park in Bel-Air district, Paris, France.
Square Charles-Péguy is an urban park in the 12th arrondissement featuring layered terraced gardens and water features. A cascading basin serves as the focal point, surrounded by catalpa trees with stone stairways connecting different levels throughout the grounds.
The park was created in 1989 on former railway land that once connected the Petite Ceinture line with the Bastille line. This transformation from industrial transport corridor to public green space shapes its character.
The park honors French writer Charles Péguy through its name, reflecting his importance in early 20th-century French thought. This cultural connection shapes how locals and visitors experience the space as a place for reflection and contemplation.
The park provides free activities including ping-pong tables, playground equipment, and sandbox areas for families. The multiple levels and stairways require some navigation, so visitors should be prepared for uneven terrain when exploring different sections.
The park received the ÉCOCERT ecological green spaces certification in 2007 and expanded with an additional 2,860 square meters in January 2008.
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