Allée Basse du Jardin des Plantes, Cycle path and urban park alley in Jardin des Plantes, Niort, France.
Description
The Lower Alley is a pathway through the garden in Niort with flower beds and light limestone paving that follows the Sèvre Niortaise River. The approximately 3.5 meter wide route connects green spaces and allows easy movement through different parts of the park.
History
The garden's development started in the 18th century when the Saint-Gelais promenade was created in 1773. The Lower Alley and its artistic features were added as the park expanded over the following decades.
Culture
The wrought iron gate from the 1850s and the lion relief sculpture reflect the artistic traditions that shaped this garden space.
Practical
You can enter the pathway from several points including Place Chanzy, Quai de la Régratterie, and Pré-Leroy Park depending on your direction. The flat limestone surface is suitable for both walking and cycling, making it easy to use throughout the year.
Did you know?
A purple beech tree stands along the pathway and holds official protection as a notable tree of the area's natural heritage. Visitors often overlook this quietly significant botanical specimen while walking through.
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