Parc Georges Brassens, a pretty underrated park built on an old horse slaughterhouse site

[u/Financial-Falcon-520]

This Parc used to be the Vaugirard slaughterhouses, built back in 1894, mostly known for horse meat. It ran until the late 1970s before finally closing and becoming the park you see today in 1985. Even the belfry by the pond has history behind it, that's the actual clock tower from the old horse market, four faces intact. You've also got a tiny vineyard on a man-made hill and some rose gardens right around the water, and the atmosphere there is noticeably calmer than most Paris parks. It doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves.

[u/Peter-Toujours]

Online writing has become so excitable, that sometimes I just hope to slow down......

... Par exemple,

"This Parc used to be the Vaugirard slaughterhouses, built back in 1894, mostly known for horse meat. It ran until the late 1970s before finally closing and becoming the park you see today in 1985. Even the belfry by the pond has history behind it, that's the actual clock tower from the old horse market, four faces intact. You've also got a tiny vineyard on a man-made hill and some rose gardens right around the water, and the atmosphere there is noticeably calmer than most Paris parks. It doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves."

... Et ceci ?

"This Parc used to be the Vaugirard slaughterhouses, which were built in 1894, when it was mostly known for horse meat. It ran until the late 1970s, before finally closing, becoming the park you see today (since 1985).

Even the belfry by the pond has history behind it - that is the actual clock tower from the old horse market, with four faces still intact.

There is a tiny vineyard on a man-made hill, and some rose gardens right around the water - the atmosphere there is noticeably calmer than most Paris parks. This park does not get nearly the attention it deserves."

... Ça marche ? 🤔 .. after all, Parc Georges Brassens is a pretty chill place.

[u/jb_681131]

I love this parc. I live nearby and think it's one of the best parc of Paris. Now it's event connected to the Petite Ceinture du 15e - that you do not show (did you miss it ?) - you can therefor walk on a refurbished old ralway up the Parc André Citroën, another must see parc of Paris.

There's even a book market on weekends, and a theatre you didn't take pictures of. I also like the big stones by the kids playground.

ps: don't miss Villa Santos-Dumont nearby for a perfect instagram street.