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Public Garden, Bordeaux - Centre
Beautiful public garden & green space in the heart of the city
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The public garden in the city of Bordeaux houses an arboretum, a library and a Natural History Museum.
Created in 1746, the public garden is a green area of 10.8 hectares located in the centre of the city. Designed by the landscape architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, it is the first garden in France creation specifically for opening to the public. His work was seen to be very 'French' and likened to the work of Le Nôtre, the illustrious gardener of Versailles.
This park is free to enter. Open every day from 7am.
Closures:
- From 1 April to 31 May: 20:00
- From June 1st to August 31st: 21:00
- From 1 to 30 September: 20:00
- From 1 to 31 October: 19:00
- From 1 November to 14 February: 18:00
- From 15 February to 31 March: 19:00
Watch out for
All dogs are allowed access to the park if they are on a leash.
Visitor comments
- "Beautifully maintained public gardens with unusual and imaginative planting. A must for all keen gardeners. Helpfully the vast majority of plants and trees are labelled." - Trip Advisor
- "The Jardin Public is more of a park than a botanic garden. If you are keen to have a bit of quiet time then this is the place to go, walkable from the city." - Trip Advisor
- "Free to enter there are a variety of areas to enjoy. I noticed a number of locals out for a walk or to push a pram so it is well used. City's need more green space but Bordeaux seems to have quite a bit." - Trip Advisor
- Enjoyed lunch in this park on a very lovely day in early November! Flowers still in bloom and wonderful sights to enjoy everywhere we looked. Sad to see that a very old cedar tree had to be cut down due to disease, but happy to see thriving palm trees and bamboo as well." - Trip Advisor
