Practices and representations of users of green spaces: the case of Bercy Park.

Summary Through social representations, we have tried to better understand the interrelations between humans and the plant world in cities. Indeed, local elected officials are looking for ways to improve the expectations of users of urban public green spaces. These green spaces cover all the private or public open-air surfaces, whose composition is largely due to the contribution of plants, and are intended to offer users ideal conditions for walking, relaxation, games and sports. The thesis reports on the results of factorial analyses applied to the user population of Bercy Park, located in the twelfth arrondissement of the city of Paris. The representations of the public park refer mainly to a contact with nature, to a feeling of well-being and to the practice of playful and sporting activities.