Jardin Charles-Trenet, garden in Paris, France
Jardin Charles-Trenet is a public garden in Paris's 13th district that opened in 2015. It features stone pathways, trees, a small pond, and a footbridge that crosses the space and offers different vantage points for viewing the grounds.
The garden opened in spring 2015 as part of the development of the ZAC Gare de Rungis, a new neighbourhood built around the Rungis station area. It was named after the singer-songwriter Charles Trenet (1913-2001). Since September 2015 it has been the starting point of the Petite Ceinture du 13e, a walk along the former railway line.
The garden bears the name of French singer Charles Trenet, connecting this modern space to France's musical heritage. This choice reflects an intention to give the site cultural significance while keeping its character simple and welcoming.
The garden is open year-round and free to visit with no reservations needed. Well-maintained pathways make it easy to navigate, and benches throughout provide places to rest, making the space accessible for people of all ages.
Since September 2015 the garden has been the trailhead of the Petite Ceinture du 13e, a walkway laid along a former railway line. A pair of grey herons nests around the small ponds and can often be spotted from the street, an unusual sight in central Paris.
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