
Photo : Clément Dorval / Ville de Paris
Guided tour of the Atlantic Garden
A garden on a slab, a technical feat
jardin Atlantique (Paris 15th)
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The Atlantic Garden: meeting on November 16 at 2:30 PM
Above the railway tracks of the Montparnasse station lies an extraordinary hall. No need to take a train to travel to the coast and enjoy a maritime atmosphere: the plant palette of the Atlantic Garden includes plants that grow by the seaside, and its design evokes boats, waves, and a marine landscape. This unique garden is a technical feat and a landscape success.
Meeting point: Place des Cinq Martyrs du Lycée Buffon, at the terminus of bus 91
Our take on this event
Step onto an elevated oasis suspended above the tracks, where a maritime landscape defies the urban concrete of the station below. This guided stroll reveals the engineering brilliance behind a park designed to echo the rhythms and flora of the coast.
Discover the Atlantic Garden, a remarkable space suspended above the railway tracks of Montparnasse station, during a guided tour on November 16, 2026. This unique site features landscaping and vegetation inspired by the seaside, creating an oceanic atmosphere within the city. Participants will explore how this technical achievement mimics waves and ships to offer a maritime experience in the 15th arrondissement. The tour is open to those aged 18 and over and is available free of charge under certain conditions. Meet at 14:00 at the Place des Cinq Martyrs du Lycée Buffon, located at the terminus of bus line 91.
On Monday, November 16, 2026, explore the Atlantic Garden during a guided session running from 14:30 to 16:00. Located above the tracks of Gare Montparnasse, this garden offers a surprising maritime atmosphere in the heart of Paris. The tour highlights the site's unique design, which incorporates plants typically found along the coast and structural elements that evoke ships and waves. You will learn about the technical challenges and the horticultural success behind this suspended landscape.
To join, please gather at the Place des Cinq Martyrs du Lycée Buffon, at the terminus of bus 91. The tour is reserved for adults aged 18 and over. Participation is free subject to conditions.
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