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Garden · Annecy, Auvérnia-Ródano-Alpes
Jardins de l'Europe
Tree-lined park on the lakeside, next to the Pont des Amours and the Pâquier lawn, with views of the water and the mountains.
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About Jardins de l'Europe
The Jardins de l'Europe are a park on the shore of the Lac d'Annecy, on land reclaimed from the lake next to the town hall. They have large trees, some of species brought from several continents, and paths that follow the shoreline.
The park is linked to the Pâquier lawn by the Pont des Amours, an iron footbridge over the Vassé canal. The official name is Passerelle du Jardin public, but locals have long called it the Ponte dos Amores.
From the bridge you can see the canal with boats on one side and the lake with the mountains on the other, one of the most photographed views of Annecy. Sightseeing boats depart very close by, and the Pâquier lawn next to it is where locals gather on sunny days.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1 hour, on foot.
Best time
In the late afternoon, to see the light over the lake. In spring and summer, from April to September, the park becomes greener and more crowded.
How to get there
It is next to the old town and the town hall, about a 15-minute walk from the Gare d'Annecy.
Tip
Combine the walk with a boat trip: the dock is just a few meters away. The Pâquier lawn next door is used for picnics.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Jardins de l'Europe
Where is the Pont des Amours?
At the entrance to the Vassé canal, linking the Pâquier to the Jardins de l'Europe, on the lakeside.
Is there an entrance fee for the park?
No, there is no entrance fee. It's a public park.
Can you have a picnic?
Yes, on the Pâquier lawn, next to the park.