Jardin de l'Évêché
A formal terraced French garden behind the cathedral, with close views of the Gothic apse and flying buttresses.
The Jardin de l'Évêché lies behind the former bishop's palace on the east side of the cathedral. It is a neat terraced garden with flowerbeds, clipped hedges and a group of old bells from the Vendôme Tower. From here you can see the cathedral's apse and flying buttresses from some of the best angles. Locals also come here to relax at lunchtime. Entry is free. The garden is small, so it is a good place for a stroll after visiting the cathedral and the art museum.
Opening hours
Open daytime (hours vary by season)
Nearby sights
- Orléans Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Croix)
- Campo Santo
- Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans
- Rue de Bourgogne
- Hôtel Groslot
- Collégiale Saint-Aignan
- Hôtel Cabu – Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
- MOBE – Muséum d'Orléans pour la Biodiversité et l'Environnement