Darcy's garden, Public garden in Dijon, France
The garden includes multiple levels with stone balustrades, decorative ponds, fountains, and a collection of trees surrounding a water reservoir.
Created in 1880 by architect Felix Vionnois, the garden was built around a water reservoir designed by hydraulic engineer Henry Darcy.
A white bear statue at the entrance, created in 1937 by Henry Martinet, replicates François Pompon's original sculpture displayed at Musée d'Orsay.
Located in central Dijon, the garden opens daily from 7:30 AM until dusk and includes designated areas for children to play.
The garden incorporates an underground water reservoir system that supplied drinking water to Dijon residents in the 19th century.
Location: Dijon
GPS coordinates: 47.32450,5.03184
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
Burgundy-Franche-Comté encompasses a varied heritage that spans several millennia. The region houses prehistoric sites such as the Roche de Solutré, monasteries founded as early as the 6th century like Baume Abbey, as well as medieval fortresses and Renaissance homes. Natural formations include the Osselle Cave, open to the public since 1751, and the Hérisson Waterfall, which features seven cascades over nearly 2.5 miles in the Jura mountains. The area is characterized by diverse terrain, from vineyards and mountain foothills to valleys and limestone plateaus. Visitors can explore the Cormatin Castle with its formal gardens, observe the ongoing construction of Guédelon Castle using 13th-century techniques, or explore the underground galleries of the Osselle Cave. These sites attest to human habitation and geological changes over the centuries.
Dijon offers numerous places for photography, from the Gothic Notre-Dame church to the Renaissance Palais des Ducs. The city center contains medieval buildings, public squares, and gardens. Notable locations include the Tower Philippe le Bon with city views and the botanical Jardin de l'Arquebuse.
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