Parcs et jardins à Le Havre

Le Havre Parks and Gardens

Le Havre features a diverse range of green spaces, from the coastal Jardins de la Plage to the extensive botanical collections at Les Jardins Suspendus, housed within a 19th-century military fort. The city center showcases the modernist Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville, a key part of Auguste Perret’s UNESCO-listed reconstruction. These sites offer specialized horticultural displays, including dedicated rose gardens, East Asian landscapes, and North American flora, alongside traditional 19th-century squares like Saint-Roch.

Le Havre Parks and Gardens — Carte

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Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville

Part of the UNESCO World Heritage site reconstructed by Auguste Perret. These geometric gardens feature fountains, sculptures, and flower beds adjacent to the modernist City Hall.

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Les Jardins Suspendus

A 17-hectare botanical garden situated within a former 19th-century military fort. It features greenhouses and themed outdoor landscapes overlooking the Seine estuary and the English Channel.

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Jardins Cayeux

A horticultural section within the Jardins Suspendus complex, focusing on specific plant varieties and floral displays.

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Jardins des Explorateurs Contemporins

A themed area within the botanical gardens dedicated to plant species discovered by modern botanical explorers.

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Labyrinthe Végétal

A plant-based maze located within the grounds of the Jardins Suspendus botanical site.

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Jardins Austral

A botanical section showcasing plant species native to Australia and the Southern Hemisphere.

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La Roseraie

A dedicated rose garden within the Jardins Suspendus featuring a wide variety of fragrant and ornamental roses.

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Jardin d'Asie Orientale

A themed botanical area within the Jardins Suspendus showcasing flora and landscaping styles from East Asia.

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Jardins d'Amérique du Nord

A botanical garden section focused on trees, shrubs, and plant species native to the North American continent.

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Square Saint-Roch

A public park originally laid out in the 19th century and redesigned after WWII. It features a large pond, diverse tree species, and ruins of the former Saint-Roch church.

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Square Grosos

A neighborhood park located in the Graville district, providing shaded walking paths and open lawns.

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Promenades du Prince Eugène

A landscaped walking route and green space providing pedestrian connections through the city's residential areas.

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Jardins de la Plage

Seaside gardens stretching along the pebble beach, featuring water features, coastal vegetation, and direct views of the English Channel.