In the 20th arrondissement, Le Paysan Urbain has set up at the Ferme de Charonne, perched above an ancien réservoir d'eau non potable, in a spot that is both productive, educational and community-minded. Here you’ll discover a serre de 660 m2, spaces for culture comestibles, a jardin pédagogique, a poulailler, a composteur de quartier and a pavilion dedicated to écologie urbaine. A lovely green interlude to explore near Gambetta and Porte de Bagnolet.
Le Paysan Urbain grows microgreens, edible flowers, cut flowers, herbs, tisanes and urban-friendly plants. The crops follow the seasonal rhythm and the farm champions local production, designed for individuals, restaurants, associations, schools and community projects.
The farm tours run on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., while the pick-your-own is offered Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The self-serve cut-flower and edible-plant picking sessions take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The activities and workshops are also part of the DNA of the Paysan Urbain. The Saturday workshops are open to the general public year-round, with no prior knowledge required, and cover gardening, the sowing, planting, maintenance, urban farming, cooking, and creative activities. The space is designed to be accessible to adults, families, and children, depending on the format, with one simple principle: learn by doing, outdoors, close to nature.
The farm also runs educational workshops to reveal the richness of living things. Among the examples are workshops "floral tartines", "responsible market", blind tastings of flavors or aromas, but also games about food waste. Other themes cover plant propagation, ornithology, the creation of infusions, biodiversity, ecological gardening and sustainable eating.
Le Paysan Urbain positions itself as a hub for integration, training, volunteering, and civic service, for participatory worksites, tours, and open-house days. The farm is conceived as a space for exchange, learning, and social and intergenerational mixing. The City notes that the farm also employs people undergoing professional transition, giving the project a wider remit beyond producing food alone.
Le Paysan Urbain therefore speaks to the curious about urban farms, to families seeking a nature activity, to food lovers drawn to edible flowers, to beginner gardeners, and to those who enjoy watching useful projects take root.
The urban gardens and farms of Paris and Île-de-France, with workshops and citywide activities
In Paris and the Île-de-France region, urban farms and community gardens are winning over city dwellers hungry for nature, sharing, and authentic experiences. On the capital’s rooftops, around a repurposed vacant lot, or in a hidden garden tucked between two buildings, these green spaces offer a genuine bucolic interlude. The lineup includes gardening workshops, hands-on learning, family moments, and an introduction to urban farming. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Tuesday:
from 01:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
from 10:30 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Thursday:
from 10:30 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Friday:
from 10:30 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Saturday:
from 10:30 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Sunday:
from 10:30 a.m. to 02:00 p.m.
Location
The Urban Farmer
14 Rue Stendhal
75020 Paris 20
Route planner
Official website
lepaysanurbain.fr
The urban gardens and farms of Paris and Île-de-France, with workshops and citywide activities
