Jardin Public
Jardin public de Bordeaux
An 18th-century English-style garden with a pond, a botanical garden, and a natural history museum, ideal for a relaxed stroll.
Built in 1746 by Governor Tourny, the garden was redesigned in the 19th century as an English landscape garden. It covers about 10 hectares and features a small stream and pond, wrought-iron footbridges, a carousel, and a puppet theater. The greenhouses of the Botanical Garden (Jardin botanique) and the Bordeaux Natural History Museum (Muséum de Bordeaux) are both inside the park, making it great for families. Admission is free. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Chartrons district or Place des Quinconces.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–18:00 (extended to 20:00–21:00 in summer)
Nearby sights
- Esplanade des Quinconces & Monument aux Girondins
- Chartrons
- CAPC Musée d'Art Contemporain
- Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
- Basilica of Saint-Seurin
- Rue Sainte-Catherine
- Musée du Vin et du Négoce
- Palais Rohan