Bercy Park, Paris's 12th arrondissement
Bercy Park spans 14 hectares along the Quai de Bercy, in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. The main entrance is on Rue Paul Belmondo. The site was built on former wine warehouses and still bears traces of that past: railway tracks, old cobblestones, century-old trees.
The park is made up of three areas: the Romantic Garden, with its ponds; the Parterres, dedicated to horticulture; and the Jardin des Vignages, a nod to the district's winemaking history. It faces the BnF François-Mitterrand library in the 13th arrondissement; the Simone-de-Beauvoir footbridge links the two banks in a 20-minute walk.
Admission is free every day of the year. The park opens at 8am on weekdays and 9am on weekends and public holidays. It closes at sunset, as late as 9:30pm in summer.
What to do around Bercy Park
- Bercy Village : set in the former wine warehouses of the 12th arrondissement, with restaurants, a UGC cinema and shops amid cobblestones and green pergolas, a 5-minute walk from the park.
- La Cinémathèque française : 51 Rue de Bercy, in a building designed by Frank Gehry, offering retrospectives, exhibitions and a film library, a 10-minute walk away.
- Accor Arena : a 20,000-seat concert and event venue on Boulevard de Bercy, a 5-minute walk from the park.
- Berges de Seine : a continuous walking path leading to the Pont d'Austerlitz and the BnF François-Mitterrand library in the 13th arrondissement.
- Place de la Bastille : a 15-minute walk away via Boulevard de Bercy and the Port de l'Arsenal.
Where to stay near Bercy Park
Appart'City Collection Paris Grande Bibliothèque is a 4-star aparthotel on Rue de Tolbiac, in the 13th arrondissement. It's less than a 10-minute walk from the BnF and a 20-minute walk from Bercy Park via the Simone-de-Beauvoir footbridge, or a 10-minute metro ride on line 14, between the Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand and Cour Saint-Émilion stations.
Bus lines 24 and 87 also serve the area, and Vélib' bike-share stations are available on Rue Paul Belmondo and Quai de Bercy.
The apartments feature premium bedding, a fully equipped kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, a 4K UHD TV with Chromecast, and reversible air conditioning. The property is Green Key certified, with 24/7 reception, a bar and coffee shop, laundry facilities, luggage storage and full wheelchair accessibility. Pets are welcome.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bercy Park free to enter?
Yes, admission is free every day of the year, no booking required.
What are Bercy Park's opening hours?
8am on weekdays and 9am on weekends, closing at sunset, as late as 9:30pm in summer.
How do you get to Bercy Park by metro?
Line 14 serves Cour Saint-Émilion station, a few minutes' walk from the park entrance.
Where can you park near the Accor Arena and Bercy Village?
Two underground car parks are open 24/7: SAEMES Bercy Autocars, entrance on Rue Paul Belmondo, and Indigo Bercy Village, on Rue François Truffaut.
Which hotel is closest to Bercy Park?
Appart'City Collection Paris Grande Bibliothèque, in the 13th arrondissement, is a 20-minute walk or 10-minute metro ride from Bercy Park.
Does Appart'City Collection Paris Grande Bibliothèque allow pets?
Yes, pets are welcome at this property.
Is the hotel wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the property is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
How long does it take to get from the hotel to Bercy Park?
About 20 minutes on foot via the Simone-de-Beauvoir footbridge, or 10 minutes by metro on line 14.