Barbecuing in Paris when you don't have a garden is sometimes a case of system D, and not always legal. Well, this time, it seems that it will be perfectly legal and authorized in several parks and gardens in the 18th arrondissement, according to Le Parisien and BFM.
In a bid topromote conviviality and lively neighborhoods, the Paris City Council has adopted an unprecedented measure for the summer: the installation of electric barbecues in several parks in the 18th arrondissement. This project, supported by the council's ecologist group, is intended as a solution to control and regulate the use of unauthorized barbecues, which start to appear as the weather warms up.
It should be stressed that these electric barbecues are not exclusively intended for those lucky enough to own a garden. In fact, the idea is to make these devices a convivial tool accessible to all Parisians. The use of these barbecues will be supervised by specialized associations and prevention specialists, ensuring that they are used safely and with respect for the public space.
The experiment, supervised by associations, has been proposed in various green spaces in the 18th arrondissement, including :
Cities such as Grenoble, Nantes and Rennes have already adopted this practice," points out Anne-Claire Boux, deputy mayor (EELV) in charge of urban policy. This initiative aims to avoid unauthorized barbecues, which can cause safety problems and neighborhood disturbances.
However, the proposal has sparked debate within the Paris council. The right-wing criticizes the apparent contradiction between this initiative and the discourse promoted by ecologists at national level. Vincent Baladi, a member of the Changer Paris group, highlighted the risks associated with the use of barbecues in public spaces.
However, Anne-Claire Boux defends the idea that this experiment can serve as an educational platform. Hosted by associations, these barbecues could be used to promote healthier eating, with the opportunity to grill vegetables and thus question gender stereotypes around barbecues.
According to Émile Meunier, EELV councillor for Paris, this initiative also presents an opportunity to raise young people's awareness of sustainable and vegetarian food. "You can be green and have a good time over a barbecue," he says.
In short, if all this comes to fruition this summer, the 18th arrondissement of Paris will come alive in a whole new way. Parks and squares will be transformed into places of conviviality thanks to the installation of electric barbecues. An innovation which, despite controversy, aims to bring a new dynamic of sharing and conviviality to the heart of the capital. It is essential to note that this practice, although innovative, is supervised and respects the ecological principles dear to the project's initiators.
Despite some criticism, electric barbecues in the parks of Paris's 18th arrondissement seem to be an excellent opportunity to meet outdoors, while respecting public space. They represent a step towards a greener, more convivial Paris.
So, if you're in the 18th arrondissement this summer, you may be able to discover this new experience. Grill your favorite vegetables, invite your friends and share a pleasant, convivial moment around an electric barbecue. It's the perfect way to make the most of summer in Paris.
This summer, Paris may be reinventing the barbecue. Whether you're a meat lover or a convinced vegetarian, electric barbecues in the parks of the 18th arrondissement offer you a unique opportunity to enjoy your meals al fresco, while respecting the principles of a sustainable and balanced diet. A real wind of conviviality blows through the French capital.
Location
Chapelle Charbon Park
5Z Rue de la Croix Moreau
75018 Paris 18
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
