Jardin21, the green, festive, family-friendly wasteland returns along the Canal de l'Ourcq

Jardin21 makes its comeback on April 3, 2025, and celebrates 8 years of existence with a grand re-opening party from Thursday April 3 to Sunday April 6! Open from Wednesday to Sunday, this 1,500 m² plot nestled in the Parc de la Villette on the outskirts of Pantin is a rejuvenating wasteland and a veritable vegetable garden, with fruit trees, aromatic plants and seasonal fruits and vegetables.

This summer of 2025, the canal de l'Ourcq vegetable garden has some surprises in store for you, with a truly artistic, cultural and festive program. On the program: workshops and meetings to learn about gardening and eco-responsible practices, acoustic concerts, markets for local producers and ethical designers, as well as sports, yoga and self-defense classes , and creative workshops for adults and children.

In the evening, you can enjoy electronic evenings hosted by local house and disco collectives! And this year, Jardin21 offers a host of new features: open-air screenings, broadcasts of Drag Race France and theWomen's Euro soccer tournament, stand-up comedy by the Académie de l'Humour hosted by comedian Anninka, themed weekends on women's issues and ecology, performances, plays and much more.

It's also an opportunity to (re)discover the Cantine du Jardin and its menu of meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes, always with an emphasis on local produce. What's on the menu? Planks of charcuterie and cheese to nibble on, hots dogs to eat on the go, burgers or healthier options with poke bowls and salads.

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All locally produced, with Brie de Meaux melting into your cheeseburger, a brioche bun kneaded and baked in Paris, French meats and, above all, plenty of vegetarian options, all accompanied by home fries of course. And, as in previous years, Jardin 21 is keeping an eye on your wallet with a range of events, most of them free or at very affordable prices!

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