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Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux

Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux
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The Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux in Caen is a 17-hectare floral park created in 1994 on the site of a former landfill, transforming an industrial scar into a haven of nature and beauty. Inaugurated to mark the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings, it symbolises peace and renewal. Its centrepiece is a vast rose garden with over 15,000 blooms representing 570 varieties from medieval species to modern hybrids. Visitors can wander through themed gardens dedicated to Caen’s twin cities, a boxwood and yew maze, perennial borders, and a miniature model of Normandy. The park also features a small animal farm showcasing regional breeds, children’s play areas, picnic spots, and panoramic viewpoints over the city. Committed to sustainable gardening, it uses natural mulching, pesticide-free weeding, and beneficial insects for pest control. Open daily with free admission, the Colline aux Oiseaux offers a serene escape where history, ecology, and community meet in a living landscape.

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Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux in Caen is a sprawling 17-hectare landscaped park located on Avenue Amiral Mountbatten, northwest of the city center near the Mémorial de Caen. Created on a former landfill site to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, the park combines environmental restoration with family-friendly attractions. It features themed gardens, including a mesmerising rose garden with over 15,000 roses spanning 570 varieties, a boxwood and yew maze, and several floral test gardens. The park also offers a children's play area, a small animal farm showcasing Normandy species, minigolf with a tearoom, and picnic spots, making it ideal for relaxation and exploration. Visitors enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Caen from the hilltop, while nearby cultural landmarks such as the Caen Memorial, Château de Caen, Museum of Fine Arts, and Musée de Normandie are all easily accessible, enriching the area with a blend of nature and history.

Le Mémorial de Caen Le Mémorial de Caen Caen Musée de Normandie Musée de Normandie Caen Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen Caen Musée d’Initiation à la Nature Musée d’Initiation à la Nature Caen Galerie R.J Galerie R.J Caen Artothèque de Caen Artothèque de Caen Caen La Galerie 170 La Galerie 170 Caen The Artists Galerie des Arts The Artists Galerie des Arts Caen YellowKorner YellowKorner Caen Galerie Des Sens Galerie Des Sens Caen Théâtre de Caen Théâtre de Caen Caen Le Zénith de Caen Le Zénith de Caen Caen La Comédie de Caen La Comédie de Caen Caen Le Cargö Le Cargö Caen Château de Caen Château de Caen Caen Le Palais Ducal Le Palais Ducal Caen Vallée des Jardins Vallée des Jardins Caen Parc Michel d'Ornano Parc Michel d'Ornano Caen Parc Claude-Decaen Parc Claude-Decaen Caen Jardin des Plantes de Caen Jardin des Plantes de Caen Caen Abbaye aux Hommes Abbaye aux Hommes Caen Abbaye aux Dames Abbaye aux Dames Caen Église Saint-Pierre Église Saint-Pierre Caen Church of Saint-Jean Church of Saint-Jean Caen Manoir des Gens d’Armes Manoir des Gens d’Armes Caen Collégiale du Saint-Sépulcre Collégiale du Saint-Sépulcre Caen Église Saint-Gilles Église Saint-Gilles Caen Restes de l’église Saint-Martin Restes de l’église Saint-Martin Caen Le Dôme Le Dôme Caen

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