The Espace Chapiteaux de La Villette is a cultural and artistic venue located in the northern part of the park. With its airy architecture, the Grande Halle de La Villette is one of the finest examples of 19th-century iron and glass architecture.

Come and meet the residents: donkeys, hens, rabbits, and goats.

 A space dedicated to children, offering a variety of workshops: circus, storytelling, visual arts, gardening… An underground venue beneath the périphérique, it hosts concerts, parties, exhibitions, and performances.

La Villette and the Ministry of Culture are opening “Freestyle Villette” a permanent venue dedicated to urban practices (dance, music, street art, sport) and to uniting initiatives nationwide.

 A contemporary bookstore combining literature, essays, art books, comics, children’s books, and author meet-ups. Since summer 2024, a basketball tree and a 3×3 court have been freely accessible in the park. These sports installations were designed by artist Jordan Saget. Since summer 2024, a basketball tree and a 3×3 court have been freely accessible in the park. These sports installations were designed by artist Jordan Saget. A fresh, creative, and eco-conscious take on snacking for those craving something seasonal and satisfying on the go. The first food & leisure market in France. Offers seasonal cuisine in a musical atmosphere, with live concerts on Fridays and Saturdays. The Cité de la Musique is a French museum. A French institution specialized in promoting scientific and technical culture.

Dance space freely accessible to everyone, all year round.

Since 2015, this 300 m² space has been freely accessible to everyone from spring to autumn. From hip-hop freestyle to ballroom dancing, come and practice, watch, or simply enjoy the atmosphere under the Grande Halle’s peristyle!

Dance space freely accessible to everyone, all year round.

 The equestrian center was established in 1977, when Parc de La Villette was still a vast industrial wasteland. Jardin21 is a green and cultural wasteland, open from April to September, Wednesday to Sunday.

Karma Paris – La Villette: bouldering, lead & speed climbing, 70 routes, 12 m walls. Open 9 am–11 pm. Fast food available.

 Kilomètre25, open in spring and summer, offers festivals, workshops, markets, and techno-house events. Modernized by Pathé, La Géode now offers immersive and sensory cinematic experiences. A must-visit spot for wood-fired pizzas, all-you-can-eat brunches, and a jazz club in the evening. A restaurant with a chic industrial style, offering international dishes, cocktails, and DJ-hosted evenings. Le Baruda combines cinema, a restaurant, and live music performances. The performance hall, renovated in 2019, can accommodate 600 seated or 1,200 standing guests. Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. It showcases popular repertoires, mostly performed by young artists. A 3,000 m² club located in a former industrial hall, designed for total immersion in electronic music. Oasis 21, a sustainable 1,500 m² third place, offers diverse workspaces dedicated to ecological and social transition. Available for self-service use. A space consisting of a concert hall, exhibition areas, educational workshops, and rehearsal rooms. The Dimension Parabole Association operates the park’s 10 m radio telescope with astronomy demonstrations, space telecommunications experiments, and activities on space and radio waves.

Available for self-service use.

 Available for self-service use. The Théâtre Paris-Villette, created in 1986, is dedicated to promoting contemporary creation. A restaurant offering locavore cuisine with menus that evolve based on resident chefs and local products. The Zénith Paris – La Villette (6,804 seats), built in 1984, is dedicated to popular music. An open-air space entirely dedicated to dogs, where they can run, play, and socialize freely. This 3,000 m² bamboo grove hosts 30 species and a sound cylinder, creating an open-air lounge. This garden by Gilles Vexlard, featuring trellises, fountains, and sculptures, provides shade and autumn grape harvests. This geometric garden, spanning 2,600 m², offers a sensory experience with metallic kites and walkways. The Jardin des Frayeurs Enfantines combines a mysterious forest, music, and botanical discoveries. The Jardin des Miroirs, near Little Villette, features mirror monoliths creating plays of reflections and light. Near the Zénith, this garden combines marble slabs, benches, and shaded areas for concerts and relaxation. This garden by Isabelle Devin and Catherine Rannou offers sea-inspired play areas for children aged 0 to 13. The Jardin des Voltiges is the largest street workout space in France, free and open to all. The dragon of the garden invites children to slide, climb, and play on swings and seesaws. The Jardins Passagers, created on a wasteland, are ecological gardens with cultural and educational purposes. “L’Artère” by Fabrice Hybert is a puzzle of 16,000 tiles, a tribute to the fight against AIDS.

The Prairie du cercle, along the Canal de l’Ourcq, offers two atmospheres blending nature and an urban setting.

 The Prairie du Triangle, the largest green space in La Villette, hosts relaxation, sports, and open-air cinema.

À la Folie Paris offers homemade Mediterranean cuisine, an electro bar in the evening, and a variety of activities.

 This éclat de folie houses Tsugi Radio, broadcasting electro, hip-hop, and indie rock 24/7. On October 10, 1989, this former submarine turned museum anchored near the Géode. The Folie Belvédère, with its ramp and staircase, offers a view of La Bicyclette Ensevelie. This folie, located at the entrance of the Zénith, houses the concert hall’s ticket office. The Philharmonie de Paris, located on the Esplanade des Lions, is a musical and cultural hub designed in 1995.

The Folie de l’aventure is a collaborative space dedicated to creation and digital arts.

 Facing the lock, this folie leads to the footbridge and has housed public restrooms since 2016. The footbridge of this folie connects the north and south of the park. Facing the Hall de la Chanson, this folie hosts the Villette Workshops and cultural programs. This folie houses a garden with play areas for children aged 0 to 13. This folie offers a room and a terrace with views of the Philharmonie and the lawns. Near the Jardin des Îles, this folie runs alongside the cinematic promenade and the Cabaret Sauvage. Since 1986, the Théâtre Paris-Villette has occupied a neo-classical pavilion supported by the Paris City Hall. Near the Pavillon Villette, this folie houses a clock from 1877, originating from the former slaughterhouses. The team at the Folie Information ans ticket office welcomes you on-site or by phone from 11 AM to 7 PM. The Pavillon Janvier, formerly a post and police station, now houses the management of Parc de la Villette. Facing the Cité des Sciences, the folie Kiosque à Musique houses the ticket office for the Espace Chapiteaux. Between the Grande Halle and the Jardins Passagers, this folie is a honey workshop. Facing the Géode, the Folie Observatoire offers a panoramic view and houses the artist radio station *DUUU. The Folie Musique is at the epicenter of musical creation: right across from the Philharmonie de Paris! This folie is located at the junction of the Canal Saint-Denis and the Canal de l’Ourcq. Kermès offers a unique, delicious, and affordable menu in a modern and inclusive canteen, featuring local and seasonal products. A venue renowned for its close stage-audience connection, offering an eclectic program mixing rock, electro, rap, and world music. Facing the Canal de l’Ourcq, this folie hosts the Villette Workshops focused on nature, culture, and the arts. Villette Makerz, a fablab on the edge of the Canal de l’Ourcq, combines contemporary creation and artisanal craftsmanship.