Just steps from the famous La Campagne à Paris neighborhood, the square Séverine offers city dwellers a refreshing green respite. Tucked along the edge of the capital, near the Porte de Bagnolet in the 20th arrondissement, this square provides a welcome island of nature in a notably concrete district.
A pleasant stroll, with a park laid out on several levels, all overlooking a grand playground and of numerous bacs à sable for hours of play among children. Tables de ping-pong, agrès for a bit of outdoor fitness and tables de pique-nique are also installed within Square Séverine. Created in 1933, this square was initiated by physician and bacteriologist Albert Besson (according to Paris.fr), when he was vice-president of the Paris General Council and a municipal councilor for the district. Though the park was fully renovated in 2017, it bears the name of the French writer, journalist and feminist Caroline Rémy (1855-1929), nicknamed Séverine.
Throughout the walk, numerous majestic trees dot the paths: lots of white willows, a ginkgo biloba, a Judas tree, a weeping elm... And beautiful flower beds as soon as milder days return, all set within a neo-classical-style park (which, to the eye, recalls Kellerman Park in the 13th arrondissement of Paris).
Square Séverine is open every day, year-round, with hours that vary by season (and by sunset or sunrise). The park has dry toilets on site. To reach it, you can take metro line 3 toward Porte de Bagnolet and get off at the terminus, or the T3B tram line at the Séverine stop.
A lovely stroll through the 20th arrondissement!
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Dates and Opening Time
From August 28, 2026 to December 31, 2027
Location
Square Séverine
7 rue le Vau
75020 Paris 20
Route planner
Prices
Free
Official website
www.paris.fr
