Square Charles-Péguy

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.

Location: 12th arrondissement of Paris

Opening Hours: May-August: Monday-Friday 08:00-21:30; May-August: Saturday-Sunday 09:00-21:30; September: Monday-Friday 08:00-20:30; September: Saturday-Sunday 09:00-20:30; October 01-24: Monday-Friday 08:00-19:30; October 01-24: Saturday-Sunday 09:00-19:30; October 25-February 28: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:45; October 25-February 28: Saturday-Sunday 09:00-17:45

Website: https://paris.fr/equipements/square-charles-peguy-2575

GPS coordinates: 48.83907,2.40675

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40