Châlons-en-Champagne

Parks in Châlons-en-Champagne

Parks & Squares

Châlons-en-Champagne is defined by its interconnected green spaces known as the Jards. This collection features the 18th-century formal French layouts of the Grand Jard, the diverse arboretum of the Petit Jard, and the winding paths of the 19th-century Jard Anglais. These parks are complemented by historic squares like Place Notre-Dame, situated beside the UNESCO-listed collegiate church, and the landscaped grounds of former religious convents, offering a mix of botanical variety and architectural heritage along the city's canals.

Parks & Squares — Map

A

Le Grand Jard

An 18th-century formal French garden featuring long, tree-lined alleys and wide lawns, bordered by the canal and the Marne River.

B

Le Petit Jard

A landscaped arboretum and botanical garden featuring a diverse collection of rare tree species and a small waterfall.

C

Le Jard Anglais

A 19th-century English-style park characterized by winding pathways, offering views over the canal towards the city center.

D

Place Notre-Dame

Historic square located at the foot of the 12th-century Notre-Dame-en-Vaux collegiate church, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

E

Jardin du couvent Sainte-Marie

The former gardens of the Sainte-Marie convent, now serving as the landscaped grounds for the Marne Departmental Council.

F

Place de la Libération

Central urban square located near the 18th-century Hôtel de Ville and administrative buildings.

G

Square Saint-Etienne

Green space situated directly adjacent to the Gothic Saint-Etienne Cathedral.

H

Place du Kiosque

A central point within the Grand Jard featuring a traditional 19th-century music bandstand.

I

Parc fleuri Priollet

Landscaped floral park located in the eastern section of the city center.

J

Place de Verdun

Public square situated in the northern part of the city.

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