Nestled in Paris’s 12th district, Bercy Village sits at the Cour Saint‑Émilion, once the bustling 19th‑century wine warehouses, now beautifully restored and classified as a historic monument. Transformed into an open‑air shopping and leisure center in 2001–02, it now boasts around 46 shops, restaurants, an UGC Ciné Cité multiplex with 18 screens, and year‑round events.

Its architecture blends stone, steel, wood and glass along a pedestrian cobbled street evoking a Parisian village. Subtle reminders of its winemaking past include preserved rails in the pavement, recalling the old transport routes along the Seine and Burgundy.

Shoppers will delight in brands such as Nature & Découvertes, Dammann Frères, Fragonard, Rituals, Levi’s, Maje, and local boutiques. Dining ranges from the pub Frog at Bercy Village and Five Guys, to the elegant wine bar Chai 33, and healthy eatery Le Paradis du Fruit.

Entertainment seekers can enjoy shows in the UGC Ciné Cité Bercy, one of the largest cinemas in the Paris region with comfortable seating and diverse programming.

The atmosphere is festive, welcoming families and locals alike with summer concerts ("Musiques en Terrasse"), guinguetta events, children’s workshops, artistic installations, exhibitions, and heritage tours during Heritage Days.

The audience is broad: from families and office workers on lunch break to friends enjoying a terrace or cultural visitors. One charming detail: embedded rails in the walkway evoke the wine transport trains of old. Just steps away, the Musée des Arts Forains, housed in historic chais, offers an enchanting collection of vintage fairground rides and automata.

Practically speaking, Bercy Village is open daily 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. (restaurants until 2 a.m.; shops 10 a.m.–8 p.m.). Access via Cour Saint‑Émilion Metro (line 14), buses 64/109/111, on‑site paid parking (3 000 spaces), Vélib’ stations and mobile recharge points, and full wheelchair accessibility