Parc Balzac

Parc Balzac is a public park and garden in Angers that spans several hectares along the Maine River, offering open meadows, ponds, walking paths, and viewpoints scattered throughout the landscape. The space blends open grassland with pathways that guide visitors through various sections.

The park was designed in the late 1800s by landscape architect Édouard André. The design combines elements of French garden style with natural landscape features.

The park takes its name from French author Honoré de Balzac and serves as a gathering place where locals spend time outdoors during holidays and warm seasons.

The park is free to visit year-round and offers spaces for relaxing, picnicking, and play. Multiple pathways allow easy walks in any direction regardless of the season.

The park functions as an ecological corridor within Angers and contains diverse plant species and habitats for local animals. This role makes it more than just a recreational space, acting as a nature reserve.

Location: Paroisse Sainte-Marie-de-la-Croix

Address: Bd du Bon Pasteur, 49000 Angers, France

Phone: +33241225300

GPS coordinates: 47.46894,-0.57687

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03