Jardin des Douves du château, Public park surrounding medieval castle in Nantes, France.
The Jardin des Douves du Château encompasses the preserved medieval moats of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, offering visitors a landscaped green space with picnic tables and rest areas within Nantes city center.
Created in 1947, this garden preserves the original defensive moats of the medieval castle, which once served as strategic fortifications protecting the Dukes of Brittany's stronghold during various historical sieges.
The site represents an important example of medieval military architecture integration into modern urban planning, serving as a venue for cultural events and educational programs about regional heritage.
Open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM with extended hours until 8:00 PM during July and August, accessible via tramway line 1 at Duchesse Anne station with free admission.
Archaeological excavations in the 1950s revealed medieval pottery fragments and iron tools within the moat area, providing tangible evidence of the site's centuries-old defensive heritage.
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