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Garden · Bordéus, Nova Aquitânia
Jardin public de Bordeaux
18th-century park in the city centre, redesigned in the English style in the 19th century, with a lake, century-old trees and the Muséum of natural history.
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About Jardin public de Bordeaux
The Jardin public was designed in 1746 by intendant Tourny as a French-style promenade, at a time when Bordeaux was demolishing its medieval wall and opening up into squares and avenues. In 1856 the city transformed it into an English-style garden, with winding paths, groves and a lake, a layout it retains today.
It covers about 11 hectares in the city centre, with an arboretum of rare trees, a botanical garden, open lawns for picnics, playgrounds, a carousel and the Guignol Guérin puppet theatre. A small electric sightseeing boat circulates on the lake.
Inside the park is the Muséum de Bordeaux, the natural history museum, housed in a former mansion. The garden is listed as a Jardin remarquable and protected as a historic monument.
The park lies between the centre and the Chartrons neighborhood, a few minutes from the CAPC and Place des Quinconces.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
In the morning or at the end of the afternoon, in spring and in the European summer. The garden opens every day early in the morning and closes between 18:00 and 21:00, depending on the season.
How to get there
Tram C to the Jardin Public stop. On foot, it's a 10-minute walk from Place des Quinconces.
Tip
A good place for a picnic with breads and cheeses bought in the centre. Travelling with children, you can combine the visit with the Muséum inside the park.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Jardin public de Bordeaux
Is there an entrance fee for the Jardin public?
No, entry to the park is free. The Muséum inside the park has its own ticket.
What time does the garden close?
It varies by season: it usually closes at 6:00 PM in winter and 9:00 PM in summer. Check before you go.
What is there for children?
Playgrounds, carousel, the lake boat, the Guignol Guérin puppet theatre and the Muséum de história natural.