Parks and gardens in Normandy

Normandy’s green spaces range from the botanical heritage of Bayeux and Vauville to the historical landscapes of Mont Saint-Michel. This collection includes the Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux in Caen, established to commemorate D-Day, and the medieval Jardin des Simples. Visitors can explore the 19th-century English-style park in Coutances or the expansive grounds surrounding the ruins of the Abbaye de Jumièges. These gardens showcase diverse horticultural styles, from medicinal herb collections to exotic species and traditional French landscaping.

Parks and Gardens — Map

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Jardin botanique de Bayeux

The Jardin botanique de Bayeux, also called the Jardin public de Bayeux, is a botanical garden and municipal park located at 53, route de…

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Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux

Created in Caen to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, this 17-hectare park features a vast rose garden, themed landscapes, and a boxwood maze.

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Jardin botanique du Château de Vauville

The Jardin botanique du Château de Vauville, also known as the Jardin botanique de Vauville, is a private botanical garden located on the…

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Jardin des Simples

Located within the walls of the Château de Caen, this garden is a reconstruction of a medieval medicinal garden, featuring plants used during the Middle Ages for healing and nutrition.

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Jardins du Musée Saint-Michel

These terraced gardens on Mont Saint-Michel offer a quiet green space amidst the historical medieval architecture, providing views of the surrounding bay.

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Jardins Sainte-Catherine

Situated on the slopes of Mont Saint-Michel, these gardens feature steep terraces and stone walls characteristic of the island's medieval layout.

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Jardin des Plantes

A 19th-century English-style botanical park in Coutances, home to rare tree species, elaborate flower beds, and a traditional cider press house.

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Jardin de la maison de Montcuit

This private garden features a diverse collection of acid-loving plants, including camellias, hydrangeas, and rhododendrons, set within a historic estate.

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Thomas Becket

Thomas Becket (), also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket, served as Lord Chancellor from 1155…

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Abbaye de Jumièges

The park surrounding these famous Benedictine abbey ruins features century-old trees and expansive lawns set against the backdrop of soaring Romanesque and Gothic stone arches.

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