Parc des Buttes Chaumont
The Buttes-Chaumont park, located in the north of Paris, is one of the largest green spaces in the city, covering almost 25 hectares.
Parc des Buttes Chaumont
Temple of the Sibyl
Adolphe Alphand was the chief engineer responsible for overseeing the entire project.
He led the design and construction team, coordinating the efforts of other experts.
His role was crucial for the planning, work management and construction of the park.
The engineer Adolphe Alphand brought together the landscaper Édouard André, the horticulturist Jean-Pierre Barillet-Deschamps and the architect Gabriel Davioud to the project.
Édouard André was a renowned landscaper of the time.
He contributed to the artistic design of the park, particularly in the staging of natural features such as waterfalls, streams and plantations.
His expertise made it possible to create a harmonious and aesthetic landscape.
Jean-Pierre Barillet-Deschamps was an experienced horticulturist.
He played an essential role in the selection of plant species to be planted in the park.
His expertise contributed to the beauty and botanical diversity of the park.
Gabriel Davioud was the architect responsible for the design of some of the park's iconic elements.
He designed the Temple of the Sibyl, located at the top of the island, as well as other structures.
His architectural work added an artistic and monumental dimension to the park.
By combining their skills, these professionals have created an exceptional green space that continues to delight visitors and residents of Paris.
The work lasted four years (1863 to 1867).
Parc des Buttes Chaumont
The design of the lake at Parc des Buttes-Chaumont presents several remarkable features
The 2 hectare lake is dominated by a central island.
This island, half natural, half reconstructed, imitates the landscape of Étretat with its peaks and its arch.
At the top of the island is the Belvédère, a construction designed by the architect Gabriel Davioud.
It is a reproduction of the Temple of the Sibyl in Tivoli, near Rome, offering a panoramic view from 32 meters high.
To supply the lake, a steam engine was used to pump water from the Ourcq to the La Villette basin.
This ingenious solution ensured a constant supply of water for the park.
The island is connected to the rest of the park by a masonry bridge.
This bridge is nicknamed the “Suicide Bridge” because of the number of people who threw themselves from the top of its parapet.
A metal walkway suspended 23 meters above the water also provides access to the island.
By combining these elements, the designers created a unique lake which contributes to the beauty and originality of the Buttes-Chaumont park
Rosa Bonheur
_-_Buttes-Chaumont.jpg)