Audio GuideJardin Atlantique
City garden containing a tree-lined lawn, a fountain with weather instruments & a kids' playground.
Park
Paris, France
Jardin Atlantique is a distinctive public park situated in the Necker area of the fifteenth arrondissement of Paris, elegantly positioned atop the Gare Montparnasse railway station. Established in nineteen ninety-four on tracks that were once bustling with activity, its origin is tied to the TGV Atlantique project that transformed the city's urban character. Designed by landscape architects François Brun and Michel Péna, under the guidance of Jean-Marie Duthilleul, the park evolved from an industrial site into a lively green haven.
Drawing inspiration from the Atlantic coasts of Europe and America, the garden displays a spectrum of greens, mauves, whites, and blues, reminiscent of coastal scenery. The layout includes a broad, square grass area intersected by a central path leading to a fountain space, which was once the site of a weather station. With around one hundred and fifty trees, primarily pines selected to evoke a maritime atmosphere, the park exudes a calming aroma and natural beauty.
Historical elements are still present, such as the site of the old Moulin à vent d’Enfer, marked on maps from the eighteenth century. Artistic embellishments, like sculptures by Bernard Vié, add to the setting's charm. Today, visitors can enjoy amenities such as a children's play area, sports facilities, and guided tours that capture the essence of contemporary urban Paris, making Jardin Atlantique a dynamic escape above the bustling city life.
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