Parc André Citroën is an urban park in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, created on the site of the former Citroën factory in the Javel district. Planned in early 1986 and inaugurated in 1992, it was bordered by housing and tertiary buildings. In summer 2014, additional planned park areas were opened to the public facing the Georges-Pompidou hospital, with more relaxation spaces and installations for children and adolescents. The white and black gardens were renamed Caroline-Aigle and Eugénie-Malika-Djendi in honor of two French military women. A monument for soldiers who died abroad (OPEX) was also laid in the Eugénie-Malika-Djendi garden and later inaugurated by President Emmanuel Macron in the presence of families and relatives of the deceased. The park, designed by landscape architects Gilles Clément and Allain Provost with architects Patrick Berger, Jean-François Jodry, and Jean-Paul Viguier, slopes gently down to the river and extends along the Seine. It includes lush vegetation, aquatic scenographies, two large greenhouses, an artificial island planted with bamboo woods, and several themed gardens on its northern border.
Nearby Objects
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Ballon Generali 120 m away -
Georges Pompidou European Hospital 200 m away -
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Statue of Liberty 1100 m away -
Maison de la Radio 1300 m away
Location and Access
Parc Andre Citroen is located at 2, rue de la Montagne-de-la-Fage in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. The site is served by several public transport lines, including metro line 10 at Javel - Andre Citroen station, metro line 8 at Lourmel and Balard stations, RER C at Pont du Garigliano and Javel stations, and tramway line T3a at Pont du Garigliano station. These connections provide access to the area from multiple points in the surrounding district.
Development and Later Additions
Parc Andre Citroen was created on the site of the former Citroen factory in the Javel district of Paris in early 1986 and inaugurated in 1992. The park was bordered by housing and tertiary buildings, reflecting its setting within an urban district. In summer 2014, additional planned park areas were opened to the public facing the Georges-Pompidou hospital. These new areas increased relaxation spaces and included installations for children and adolescents. Two of the park's gardens were later renamed: the white garden became Caroline-Aigle and the black garden became Eugenie-Malika-Djendi, in honor of two French military women. Inside the Eugenie-Malika-Djendi garden, the first stone of a monument for soldiers who died abroad was laid, and the monument was later inaugurated by President Emmanuel Macron in the presence of the families and relatives of the deceased.
Landscape Design and Park Layout
According to Urbanisme, Parc Andre Citroen was developed under the project management of landscape architects Gilles Clement and Allain Provost, together with architects Patrick Berger, Jean-Francois Jodry, and Jean-Paul Viguier. The park slopes gently down to the river and extends along the Seine. Its design combines lush vegetation with aquatic scenographies, and it is crossed diagonally by a straight line that links varied landscapes, including water features, lawns, bamboo groves, and stairs. In the northeast, two large greenhouses surround fountains: one contains exotic plants, while the other is devoted to Mediterranean plants. The orangery greenhouse can also be rented. Below, an artificial island is planted with bamboo woods. The site is further shaped by nearby infrastructure, as automobile traffic along the Seine passes through the 440 meter Citroen-Cevennes tunnel, and the RER C train line runs elevated nearby.
Themed Gardens in Activites
In the Activites area, several themed gardens known as jardins seriels are located along the northern border. These gardens bring together evocations of a planet, a color, a day of the week, a sense, and an atomic number. The area also includes a modern-style sundial in the golden garden. This sundial is decorative and placed in the shade.
The Ballon Generali at Parc Andre Citroen
Parc Andre Citroen is associated with Le ballon captif, a tethered balloon that ascends to a height of 150 meters in Paris. The balloon was renamed Ballon Generali and was formerly known as Fortis, Eutelsat, and Air de Paris. It offers a panoramic view of Paris to thirty passengers. Its illumination changes color according to the pollution rate and air quality, linking the installation to the citys environmental conditions as well as to its role as a public viewing platform.
Maintenance and Renovation
Since its inauguration in 1992, the park installations have undergone progressive degradation, while attendance has been significantly higher than initial estimates. Its design has required costly maintenance, and renovation works began in 2009. Even in 2014, some areas remained inaccessible. A renovation project was announced for 2015 with a budget of 3.7 million euros. According to a report, many works remained unfinished or postponed. Renovation studies have included the renewal of the Grand Canal and 18 serial fountains.