Jardin Rosa Mir, Private garden in La Croix-Rousse, France
Jardin Rosa Mir is a private garden in Lyon's 4th arrondissement featuring handcrafted structures decorated with shells, stones, and coral. A 3-meter-high fountain with colorful stones sits at the center, surrounded by columns and diverse plants including cacti, perennials, and lemon trees.
A Spanish craftsman named Jules Senis created this garden between 1957 and 1977 after relocating to Lyon in 1951. The project developed over 2 decades as a personal undertaking during his years in the city.
The garden blends Arab-Andalusian design with European gardening traditions, visible in how plants and decorative elements are arranged together. This mix of influences shapes the overall feel of the space.
The garden is open on Saturdays from April through October with limited capacity for visitors at a time. Plan ahead and expect possible waits, especially during nice weather.
Every decorative structure contains carefully arranged patterns of shells, river pebbles, and building stones that the creator collected over many years. These materials come from found objects, giving each element a personal, handcrafted story.
Location: 4th arrondissement of Lyon
Creator: Jules Senis
Address: 87 Gd Rue de la Croix-Rousse, 69004 Lyon, France
Opening Hours: Saturday 14:00-17:30
Phone: +33472694778
Website: https://lyon.fr/node/28868
GPS coordinates: 45.78052,4.83206
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
Lyon offers photographers many opportunities beyond the usual routes. This selection leads through different city districts and shows both historical and contemporary subjects. In Vieux Lyon you'll find narrow streets and hidden passages between old buildings, while Croix-Rousse reveals workers' courtyards and murals that tell the story of the area's industrial past. The traboules, narrow passages connecting streets, often link several buildings and create interesting light conditions. The hills of Fourvière display Roman structures like the ancient theater and the remains of aqueducts, while modern architecture such as the Orange Cube or the Musée des Confluences provides contrast. Several gardens at different elevations offer varying perspectives on the city: the Rose Garden in La Mulatière, the Rosa Mir Garden tucked into the courtyards of Croix-Rousse, or the Parc des Hauteurs above the city. The banks of the Rhône and smaller squares like Place Colbert round out the selection, showing everyday life in different neighborhoods of Lyon.
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