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Vallée des Jardins

Vallée des Jardins
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The Vallée des Jardins in Caen is an 11-hectare green haven created in 1984 on former meadows, offering a harmonious blend of landscaped beauty and natural biodiversity. Divided into distinct areas, it features an impressive arboretum with over 100 notable trees, including birch, maple, alder, and ash, each carefully labelled for visitors to explore and learn. Expansive lawns dotted with hawthorns and elder bushes invite relaxation, picnics, and informal games, while a vibrant lower section bursts with perennial blooms such as peonies and daylilies set against a striking limestone cliff. The park also offers cycling paths, jogging trails, and even a nine-hole disc golf course, making it as active as it is serene. Information boards guide visitors through its botanical treasures, and its thoughtful design reflects Caen’s commitment to preserving green spaces within the urban fabric. Open year-round and free to all, the Vallée des Jardins is a place to wander, breathe, and connect with nature in the heart of the city.

Caen France
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Vallée des Jardins in Caen is an expansive 11-hectare green space located along Rue des Jardins and Avenue de Courseulles, just a short distance from the city center. This urban park is thoughtfully landscaped from natural meadows and features a diverse arboretum with an impressive variety of trees, alongside well-maintained plant collections. It is an ideal spot for relaxation, jogging, cycling, and outdoor activities like a nine-hole disc golf course, with picnic areas scattered throughout. The park integrates ecological corridors that connect local wildlife habitats, making it a valuable green lung for the city. Visitors to Vallée des Jardins benefit from nearby cultural landmarks including the Caen Botanical Garden, Mémorial de Caen, Château de Caen, Museum of Fine Arts, and Musée de Normandie. The park’s accessibility by public transport and proximity to Caen’s rich historical and artistic sites make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking nature amidst the urban environment.

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 Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux 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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