The Ferme de la Villette is a place where both children and adults can discover animals.
The walking path is open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The farm areas are open every weekend, with free access, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Practical information
Discover the activities of the farm
Workshops for groups
Workshops for school groups, from kindergarten to high school, and for social-sector groups, allow participants to study the lifestyle of animals and meet those living at La Ferme de la Villette.
Workshops focused on plants and vegetable gardens invite participants to discover local fauna and flora and take part in the life of the Jardins Passagers.
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Discover the farm’s sites and their history…
La Halle de Rouvray
The La Villette Farm is a prime place for discovery for both children and adults. The Halle de Rouvray, named after the nearby basin, was built in 1914 and later transformed in 1934. It was used until 1994 as a metalworking and carpentry workshop by the Canal Services. At the Halle de Rouvray, spend the afternoon with rabbits, chickens, and sheep. Morning workshops are also available by reservation, allowing visitors to take part in farm activities and better understand the way of life of its inhabitants.
© Florent Michel
Jardins Passagers
The Jardins Passagers are ecological gardens with cultural, educational, and social purposes. Created 25 years ago in the spirit of gardener and landscape designer Gilles Clément, they have raised awareness among several generations of children about the importance of living things. Their recent expansion further enriches and diversifies the educational activities offered to the public.
© Florent Michel
Grandes Pâtures
At the Grandes Pâtures, you can spend the afternoon alongside donkeys, chickens, goats, and bees. An educational trail and guided visits led by the farm team help strengthen the connection between city dwellers and animals while addressing the principles of animal welfare.
Workshops are also offered to take part in farm activities and gain a better understanding of the animals’ way of life.
© Camille de Cussac
Champ des oiseaux
In the western part of Parc de la Villette, a new space has opened: a living area dedicated to biodiversity, learning, and sharing. Designed as a refuge for both human and non-human life, the Champ des Oiseaux invites visitors to observe, experiment, and rethink our relationship with nature.
Featuring an ancient wheat field, a clearing, a forest edge, an urban woodland, and a landscaped swale, this space offers a unique setting to explore the richness of life while helping to preserve it.
© Camille de Cussac
Ruches Villette
Established in 2020 in the Jardins Passagers of Parc de la Villette, the Ruches Villette are part of an urban beekeeping project led by beekeeper Pierre Merlet. They contribute to the preservation of bees and local biodiversity. The bees collect nectar from the park’s flowers to produce Miel Villette, a local honey available for purchase. Educational workshops allow visitors to learn about sustainable beekeeping and raise awareness among children and adults about the importance of pollinators.
© Martin Argyroglo
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Practical information
The new pedestrian promenade of the Ferme de la Villette is open: Saturdays and Sundays, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
La Halle de Rouvray, the Grandes pâtures and the Jardins passagers is open: Saturdays and Sundays, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, from 28 March to 1 November 2026.
Winter closure: from November to February
On site, find a presentation of the animals by the farm team throughout the afternoon, a playful and sensory area, a discovery booklet for young audiences…
Last entry: 15 min before closing
Free • All audiences
GROUPS
During the week, La Ferme is open by reservation for groups.
Group Reservations: +33 (0)1 40 03 74 82 — Monday to Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Contact: resagroupes@villette.com
HOW TO GET THERE
Metro 5: stop at Porte de Pantin
Bus 75, 151: stop at Porte de Pantin
Tramway 3b: stop at Porte de Pantin or Porte de la Villette
ACCESSIBILITY
La Ferme de la Villette is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
The farm of la Villette is a certified accessible “Tourisme et Handicap” site.
