Parc de la Bergerie
Parc de la Bergerie is a 13-hectare public park in the north of the Cronenbourg district, west of Strasbourg. Laid out in the late 1980s on a former heath where sheep grazed, it offers wide open spaces to local residents. A neighbourhood park for walking, running or letting children burn off energy.
A former sheep heath
La Bergerie (the sheepfold) owes its name to its past: before becoming a park, the land was a heath where sheep were grazed. It was laid out in the late 1980s and now belongs to the City of Strasbourg. The park sits between rue d'Hochfelden and a railway line, in the north of Cronenbourg, making it a welcome green corridor in a heavily built-up area.
A large neighbourhood park in Cronenbourg
With its 13 hectares, La Bergerie has room for walks, jogging and outdoor games. It is above all a park for everyday life, away from the tourist trail. It is served among others by bus rapid transit line G, at the Rieth stop. If you are staying in Cronenbourg or the north-west of the city, it is the handiest green space for some fresh air.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Parc de la Bergerie?
In the north of the Cronenbourg district, between rue d'Hochfelden and a railway line. Bus line G stops at Rieth.
Where does its name come from?
The park was laid out on a former heath where sheep grazed, hence the name Bergerie (sheepfold).
Is the park worth a tourist visit?
It is a neighbourhood park rather than a tourist sight: ideal if you are staying nearby, less useful for a short trip focused on the historic centre.
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