Jardin des Dauphins, Terraced urban garden in Grenoble, France.
The Jardin des Dauphins is a terraced urban garden in Grenoble that extends across multiple levels connected by stone walls, staircases, and pathways. The site contains diverse plant species and provides several distinct areas for walking and sitting.
The site was transformed in the late 19th century and gained its characteristic stepped structure. It developed into a known garden space within Grenoble's urban landscape.
The garden functions as a natural museum, hosting 81 different bird species and numerous botanical specimens including giant sequoia and wild lemon trees.
The garden is easily accessible on foot and has multiple entrances throughout the city center. The different elevation levels allow for various routes depending on preference and fitness.
A microclimate enables the growth of southern plant species, including pomegranates and bananas, which normally thrive at lower latitudes than Grenoble.
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