Parc Municipal de Valmy et circuit botanique, Municipal park in Argelès-sur-Mer, France.
The Parc Municipal de Valmy is a park of about 5 hectares in Argelès-sur-Mer with pathways between cork oaks and cedars. Fountains and a waterfall sit among the native plants throughout the green space.
Valmy Castle was built in the late 1800s as a home for the daughter of a factory owner who made cigarette paper. The park was later developed as a public green space around the castle.
The botanical circuit shows how local plant life connects to traditional ways of living in the region. Information panels along the paths explain old farming practices and how people have used these plants over time.
The park is easy to reach on foot and has level, accessible paths for visitors of all abilities. The space tends to get busier on weekends, and late afternoon light offers the best conditions for photos.
A grass amphitheater offers a rare view showing the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees, and Valmy Castle with surrounding vineyards all at once. This view is not easy to find from other public spots nearby.
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