The City of Paris acquires the Rouvray dock, a “haven of biodiversity” in the heart of the 19th arrondissement

It is a biodiversity reserve located in the heart of the 19th arrondissement of Paris.

The Rouvray dock, this dead arm of the Ourcq canal which runs along the Metz quay for almost 300 m at the southern end of the Parc de la Villette, now has a new owner.

This Monday, the exchange of property between the State and the City of Paris was signed.

This purchase from the State will make it possible to “create a reservoir of biodiversity”, rejoices Emmanuel Grégoire, first deputy (PS) to the mayor of Paris.

“The Rouvray dock will be secured and renatured in order to preserve the fauna and flora that develop there.

» Many liminal animals — fish, ducks, swans, etc. — coexist in this small green space just a few meters from the first homes.

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