Café du Jardin Debuts at Asita Park: L’Opéra and DDA Introduce Delhi’s First Riverside French Outdoor Café

L’Opéra, Delhi’s premier French pâtisserie and salon de thé, in collaboration with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), inaugurated Café du Jardin at Asita Park, unveiling a nature-immersed outdoor café experience that reconnects the city with its river.

Setting & Concept
- Location: Nestled within Asita Park along the restored Yamuna floodplain.
- Partnership: Collaboration between L’Opéra, Delhi’s premier French pâtisserie, and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).
- Vision: To reconnect Delhi with its river through a French-style open-air café experience that blends nature, culture, and community.

Ecological & Cultural Significance
- Asita Park spans 197 hectares of revitalized green landscapes, wetlands, and bird habitats.
- Once a neglected stretch, it has undergone major ecological restoration, now hosting nearly 200 species of migratory birds.
- Café du Jardin’s biodegradable structures integrate seamlessly into the environment, offering panoramic views of wetlands and grasslands.

Culinary Experience
- Menu highlights: artisanal French bakery and patisserie, light meals, refreshing beverages, and picnic-friendly options.
- Designed for walkers, cyclists, families, and park visitors.
- The ₹50 park entry ticket is redeemable at the café, encouraging visitors to enjoy the full riverside experience.

Launch Highlights
- Inauguration attended by 11 ambassadors, 30 diplomats, senior officials, cultural patrons, and families.
- Guests enjoyed an ecological walk followed by a French-style outdoor brunch.
- Many described it as “Delhi’s new riverside haven”, praising its harmony of natural serenity and French café elegance.

Leadership Remarks
- Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena: Called it a step toward bringing people closer to the Yamuna, highlighting its eco-friendly design.
- Dr. Kazem Samandari (Executive Chairman, L’Opéra): Emphasized blending French culinary heritage with Delhi’s natural corridors.
- Dr. Christine Samandari (Co-Founder, L’Opéra): Framed it as an invitation to pause, enjoy food, nature, and community.

Big Picture
Café du Jardin is more than a café — it’s a symbol of Delhi’s ecological revival and cultural renaissance, offering residents and visitors a serene riverside retreat infused with French charm.