Parc de l’Orangerie

About

Parc de l’Orangerie is Strasbourg’s oldest and most elegant park, a green jewel that has charmed visitors for centuries. Originally designed in the 17th century to house orange trees gifted to the city, it later became a landscaped retreat in the French style, with sweeping lawns, flowerbeds, and ornamental lakes. The park is home to the charming Pavillon Joséphine, built for Empress Joséphine, and features romantic paths, fountains, and shaded groves that invite leisurely strolls. Families enjoy its playgrounds, miniature farm, and boating lake, while storks, the emblem of Alsace, nest freely in its trees, adding a touch of local symbolism. Situated near the European institutions, the Orangerie reflects Strasbourg’s blend of tradition and modernity, offering both historical resonance and everyday relaxation. Today, it remains a beloved destination where nature, heritage, and community life come together in a serene and picturesque setting.

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Location

Parc de l’Orangerie is located on Avenue de l'Europe in Strasbourg's Orangerie neighborhood within the European Quarter, northwest of the city center, spanning 26 hectares of landscaped gardens established in the 18th century and classified as a historic monument. This beloved green space features the Pavillon Joséphine exhibition hall, Burehiesel Alsatian farmhouse restaurant, a small lake with rowboats, playgrounds, a petting zoo, and a 2.2 km jogging loop amid century-old trees and varied French and English-style layouts. Nearby stand the European Parliament and Council of Europe institutions, Parc de la Citadelle to the south, easy tram access via Droits de l'Homme station on Line E, and a 10-15 minute ride to Grande Île historic center, Cathédrale Notre-Dame, and La Petite France.