{"id":56143,"date":"2025-10-06T10:30:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T08:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annecy.geek-tonic.dev\/?p=56143"},"modified":"2025-12-05T15:14:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T14:14:07","slug":"jardins-de-leurope-a-annecy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/annecy.geek-tonic.dev\/en\/visits\/jardins-de-leurope-a-annecy\/","title":{"rendered":"Jardins de l&#8217;Europe in Annecy: a green interlude"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\nWhy is Annecy, in the heart of the Savoie region, a popular destination for millions of travelers every year? With almost 3 million visitors, this city of water and mountains promises a unique adventure. Are you staying at one of our <g id=\"gid_0\">campsites in Annecy<\/g>, La Ravoire, Les Fontaines or Lo Vel\u00e2jo? The <strong>Gardens of Europe in Annecy<\/strong> are the perfect place for a getaway, just half an hour from your accommodation. Get your camera ready and follow our guide!    \n<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Les jardins de l&#8217;Europe in Annecy in a few words &#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A green getaway:<\/strong> a 3-hectare English garden, ideally located between Annecy&#8217;s old town and its lake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A site steeped in history:<\/strong> from its medieval origins as a marshland to its conversion into a landscaped park in 1863.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Points of interest:<\/strong> the statue of the chemist Berthollet, the famous Pont des Amours, the \u00cele aux Cygnes and remarkable trees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A lively place:<\/strong> it hosts events such as the Venetian Carnival and the Annecy Paysages festival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practical info:<\/strong> access is free, 24 hours a day, with parking lots nearby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1cLE8blT4Y9plzZstZdpfzLHHS8wKado&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A haven of peace between the old town and Lake Annecy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>\nLocated behind the H\u00f4tel de Ville, <strong>the Jardins de l&#8217;Europe<\/strong> are a bubble of tranquility. This English park covers an area of 3 hectares, promising a very pleasant stroll. Come and sit on a bench, stretch out on the grass and enjoy the view of the mountains and lake. How to get there:   \n<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the Old Town, simply cross the small bridge over the Thiou and immediately turn right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the heart of Annecy, you can walk along the H\u00f4tel de Ville or take the passageway along the Quai Jules school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Le P\u00e2quier, a single step over the romantic Pont des Amours takes you directly to the lush greenery of the Jardins de l&#8217;Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From medieval history to a European garden<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>\nThe history of <strong>Annecy&#8217;s Jardins de l&#8217;Europe<\/strong> is rich. Did you know that <strong>the site was once a swamp<\/strong> where &#8220;health huts&#8221; were built to isolate the sick in the Middle Ages? That dark past is long gone. The history of this place continues when the land became <g id=\"gid_2\">the property of the Asinari family in the 14th century,<\/g> then was given to <g id=\"gid_3\">the Visitation order in 1644<\/g>. The nuns transformed it into a walled private garden.    \n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n<strong>After the French Revolution<\/strong>, it became national property. <strong>The town of Annecy finally bought the land in 1834<\/strong> and launched a competition to develop it. In 1863, after the annexation of Savoy to France, an English-style landscape garden was <g id=\"gid_2\">designed by Henri Porreaux<\/g>. This is how Annecy&#8217;s park came to be the place we love to stroll today.  \n<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A walk through hidden treasures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>\nA stroll through the <strong>Gardens of Europe in Annecy<\/strong> is a series of discoveries. You can admire trees, historic monuments and breathtaking views. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of what to see:  \n<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The statue of Claude Louis Berthollet<\/strong>: here you&#8217;ll find <strong>a bronze statue of Claude Louis Berthollet<\/strong>, a famous chemist from Talloires, responsible for the discovery of bleach. The statue&#8217;s bas-reliefs tell the story of his career and his participation in Napoleon Bonaparte&#8217;s expedition to Egypt. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pont des Amours<\/strong>: this bridge links <strong>Annecy&#8217;s Jardins de l&#8217;Europe<\/strong> to the P\u00e2quier. The view is spectacular, with the lake on one side and the Canal du Vass\u00e9 and the old town on the other. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>L&#8217;\u00cele aux Cygnes<\/strong> is an artificial islet created in the 19th century, a refuge for a multitude of birds. You can see it from these gardens. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rare trees<\/strong>: among the 650 trees planted when the park was created, you&#8217;ll find giant redwoods, a ginkgo biloba with rare growths on its trunk, and bald cypresses of remarkable dimensions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A site alive with events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n<strong>Annecy&#8217;s Jardins de l&#8217;Europe<\/strong> are a gathering place. The atmosphere is always festive! \n<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At <strong>the end of winter<\/strong>, the <strong>Venetian Carnival<\/strong> transforms the park with hundreds of masks silently strolling around. It&#8217;s a unique spectacle! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>During the summer<\/strong>, the <strong>Annecy Paysages festival<\/strong> takes over the garden with art installations and created works that remain on site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\nThese events create an artistic and convivial atmosphere. <strong>Annecy&#8217;s Jardins de l&#8217;Europe<\/strong> also host regular summer balls, a rendezvous for dancing under the trees. \n<\/p>\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-diFgDLFqcw\" title=\"Episode 8: The Jardin de l'Europe, a garden like no other\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical information: your guide to a successful visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>\nA stroll through <strong>Annecy&#8217;s Jardins de l&#8217;Europe<\/strong> takes planning. Here&#8217;s all the information you need for a pleasant stroll. \n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nAddress: Quai Napol\u00e9on III, 74000 Annecy\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nOpening hours: open every day, 24 hours a day.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nPrices: admission to <strong>Annecy&#8217;s Jardins de l&#8217;Europe<\/strong> is free.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nParking: you can use one of the 2 large parking lots located nearby:\n<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parking Bonlieu: rue Guillaume Fichet, 74000 Annecy, 150 m from the gardens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking quai de la Tournette: 10 quai de la Tournette, 74000 Annecy, 600 m from the park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\nThe <strong>Gardens of Europe in Annecy<\/strong> will introduce you to the history, nature and tourism of Annecy. It&#8217;s the perfect getaway from our La Ravoire, Les Fontaines and Lo Vel\u00e2jo campsites. Don&#8217;t wait any longer! Plan your stay and discover the magic of these gardens for yourself. It&#8217;s one of the most beautiful spots in the Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes region!    \n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is Annecy, in the heart of the Savoie region, a popular destination for millions of travelers every year? With almost 3 million visitors, this city of water and mountains promises a unique adventure. Are you staying at one of our campsites in Annecy, La Ravoire, Les Fontaines or Lo Vel\u00e2jo? 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