Did you know? A few centuries ago, the Paris region (including the city of Paris) was one of France's largest wine-growing areas. Today, the vineyards of yesteryear are part of the city's history, so in the 19th and 20th centuries, small vineyards were replanted in certain Parisian locations as a tribute to thecity's winegrowing heritage.
The commune of Bercy, before it became an integral part of the city of Paris, was famous for its vineyards: with its strategic proximity to the Seine, it was the ideal place to ship wine all over Europe and the world, which quickly established Bercy as the world's largest wine and spirits market (according to the Mairie de Paris). AsParis became increasingly urbanized, the vineyards gradually lost ground to the point of disappearing altogether. So, on the site of today's Parc de Bercy, you can open your eyes and discover many vestiges of this era: the cobblestones and rails of the Cour Saint-Émilion, the 42 boutiques of Bercy Village built on restored former wine cellars, some of the park's century-old trees...
Les vignes de Paris: discover the capital's wine heritage
Vineyards in Paris? Yes, you can find them, and in fact, in several places in the capital. Little known, they bear witness to the importance of grape growing in Paris several centuries ago, and are still cultivated and harvested every year! Let's discover them? [Read more]
As a reminder of the Bercy district's wine-growing past, in 1996 the City of Paris planted 660 m² of vines, including 350 Sauvignon and Chardonnay vines: in all, the Bercy vines produce over 250 liters of wine a year! In some years, the Mairie de Paris even invites the curious to come and lend a hand during participatory vine harvests. If you'd like to take a stroll through the vineyards, head for the Jardin Yithzak Rabin in the Parc de Bercy!
Dates and Opening Time
From August 11th, 2023 to December 31th, 2027
Location
Parc de Bercy
128 quai de Bercy
75012 Paris 12
Les vignes de Paris: discover the capital's wine heritage
