Jardin de Ville (City Garden), Grenoble
Located just steps from Grenoble鈥檚 pedestrian streets, the City Garden is a historic green space that dates back to the early 17th century. Originally created by the Duke of Lesdigui猫res near his private mansion鈥攏ow home to the International House鈥攖he garden was transformed from a meadow known as 鈥渢he meadow of the treasury鈥� into an elegant French-style park. It became a public space in 1719 and has since remained a cherished part of city life.
The garden is a blend of formal and natural design. On one side, visitors can find a sunken garden featuring standard roses, century-old palm trees, and orange trees in decorative tubs, reflecting classic French landscaping. On the other side, a wooded area with towering plane trees, lime trees, and chestnut trees provides a shaded retreat. Of the approximately 100 trees present today, 24 plane trees have been classified as remarkable for their age and size. The garden also includes a bandstand and areas well-suited for picnics or quiet strolls.
The Jardin de Ville is not only a historical site but also a cultural and recreational venue. It serves as a playground for children and hosts events such as concerts and the Cabaret Frapp茅 festival. Its layout, which has remained largely faithful to its original form, combines floral displays, open lawns, and centuries-old trees in a space that continues to connect the city鈥檚 past with its everyday rhythms.
The garden is a blend of formal and natural design. On one side, visitors can find a sunken garden featuring standard roses, century-old palm trees, and orange trees in decorative tubs, reflecting classic French landscaping. On the other side, a wooded area with towering plane trees, lime trees, and chestnut trees provides a shaded retreat. Of the approximately 100 trees present today, 24 plane trees have been classified as remarkable for their age and size. The garden also includes a bandstand and areas well-suited for picnics or quiet strolls.
The Jardin de Ville is not only a historical site but also a cultural and recreational venue. It serves as a playground for children and hosts events such as concerts and the Cabaret Frapp茅 festival. Its layout, which has remained largely faithful to its original form, combines floral displays, open lawns, and centuries-old trees in a space that continues to connect the city鈥檚 past with its everyday rhythms.
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Sight Name: Jardin de Ville (City Garden)
Sight Location: Grenoble, France (See walking tours in Grenoble)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
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Sight Location: Grenoble, France (See walking tours in Grenoble)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles