Béchade Garden, Public garden in the Saint-Augustin neighborhood of Bordeaux, France
The Jardin de la Béchade is a public garden in the Saint-Augustin neighborhood of Bordeaux, France. It covers more than a hectare and includes shaded pathways, a children's play area with swings and slides, benches, a shared garden plot, and a pétanque court.
The land was originally private property before the city of Bordeaux took it over and opened it to the public. Some of the trees on the grounds are over 3 centuries old, which shows how long this space has been in use.
The garden has a shared plot where neighbors grow vegetables and herbs together, which gives the space a community feel. There is also a pétanque court where locals gather to play, a common sight in Bordeaux neighborhoods.
The garden can be reached through 3 entrances: from place Campeyraut, rue Léo Saignat, and the roundabout on rue de la Béchade. Paths are accessible for people with limited mobility, and the opening hours change with the seasons, so it is worth checking before you visit.
The garden holds around 60 species of oak trees from different parts of the world, alongside osage orange trees originally from North America. This range of trees gives the space a quietly botanical character that most visitors do not expect from a neighborhood garden.
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