Petite Ceinture du 15e, Linear urban park in 15th arrondissement, France.
The Petite Ceinture du 15e is a linear park built on an elevated path that runs for about 1.3 kilometers through the 15th arrondissement. The walkway winds between preserved railway tracks on one side and planted areas with trees and shrubs on the other.
A railway line that carried goods and passengers around Paris from 1852 to 1934, this section fell out of use as transport needs changed. The conversion to a public park happened in 2013.
Art displays and sculptures appear throughout the space, telling stories about the railway's past through preserved tracks and industrial structures that visitors encounter as they walk. The transformation shows how a working transport line became a place for everyday community use.
Multiple entry points with stairs and elevators make access straightforward, with convenient locations near metro stations. The flat, elevated walkway is easy to navigate and good for a leisurely stroll at any time.
Over 220 plant and animal species thrive within this urban corridor, surprising many visitors who expect a city park to have less nature. The original rails remain in place and were intentionally kept in case they might be used for transportation again one day.
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