Audio GuideJardin du Ranelagh
Large landscaped park featuring walking paths & sculptures, plus playgrounds & pony rides.
Park
Paris, France
Jardin du Ranelagh, situated in the sixteenth district of Paris, offers a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle and bustle. Conceived in the style of an English landscape garden by Adolphe Alphand around eighteen sixty, the aim was to provide a calm sanctuary featuring expansive lawns, ancient trees, and strategically placed sculptures. The park is named after Lord Ranelagh and has ties to an eighteenth-century dance venue called the Bal du Ranelagh, once hosted in the gardens of the nearby Château de la Muette.
Visitors can enjoy timeless marble sculptures celebrating mythology and literature, alongside a modern monument to La Fontaine, added in nineteen eighty-four. The park's rich history includes being a site for cultural and political events during periods of upheaval, cementing its status as an important public space of influence.
Throughout the years, significant events have shaped the park into a treasured amalgamation of history and modern appeal. With features like a delightful puppet theatre, one of Paris's most historic manually operated carousels, welcoming playgrounds, and occasional pony rides, it fosters lively local customs. Set amid international embassies and institutions, Jardin du Ranelagh carries an aura of refined historical charm while inviting everyone to enjoy leisurely strolls and unforgettable visits.
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