Saule Pleureur de la Pointe — Local services in Paris

Went there on 29/7, a Monday noon with perfect weather and there was no crowd, only a couple who took photos and go.

The leaves were green and in nice condition when we arrived. The Seine wasn't the best in color initially but it reflected the morning sky and still got a nice blue surface for photos. Would also recommend if you go there as a place to rest and chill as it provides a tranquil environment and it's soothing to just sit and watch the leaves swaying under a gentle breeze, or the fallen leaves floating on the slowly flowing river. Just be careful as there is no fences, and the old tree has grown very big that you have to walk through some tree branches when you're about to get to the tip...

Nice spot at the end of the small park to relax, whilst no seating is available at the very end point people do still sit on the floor to take in the views. If you want access to this area you must not enter the park but instead turn left or right to go around the sides of the park. There are also trees that hang quite low which can provide shade...

Man marschiert bis an die Nasenspitze der Île de la Cité, bereit, den ehrwürdigen Pont Neuf zu bewundern – und stolpert stattdessen über den Saule Pleureur de la Pointe, einen riesigen weinenden Wirrwarr, der dort liegt, als habe die Seine selbst beschlossen, eine Perücke zu tragen. Die Pariser feiern ihn wie einen grünen Lebemann; Liebespaare ducken sich unter den Zweigen, Enten veranstalten Wasserspiele, und Selfie-Pilger posieren, bis das Blattwerk ächzt. Der Baum wurde schon einmal gefällt, weil er zu enthusiastisch in den Fluss kippte, doch man pflanzte prompt einen neuen – offenbar darf dieses botanische Opern­drama niemals enden. So steht er da, raschelnd und rührselig, ein romantischer Dornenvogel unter den Pariser...