Parc Bivort, Public park in Jumet, Belgium
Parc Bivort is a seven-hectare park in Jumet with winding pathways through landscaped grounds. At its center sits a droplet-shaped water body surrounded by numerous plant species.
Henri-Joseph Bivort, a glassworks owner, built his castle between 1868 and 1869, and the park was laid out around it. In 1902 his widow sold the estate to the Société des Charbonnages du Centre de Jumet, which housed its managing directors there. After the company was liquidated in the late 1960s the state acquired the property and transferred it to the commune of Jumet. The abandoned castle was demolished in 1988.
The entrance gate displays wrought iron work with the initials of Henri-Joseph Bivort, connecting the space to this area's glassmaking past. This industrial heritage remains visible as you enter the grounds.
The park offers several walking paths with benches for resting, welcoming visitors throughout the year. The routes are easy to navigate and provide various rest spots across the grounds.
Among the trees is a silver maple (Acer saccharinum) whose trunk measures 5.25 m in circumference, placing it among Belgium's finest. A Norway maple cultivar (Acer platanoides 'Dissectum') holds the title of champion of Wallonia, and a western red cedar (Thuja plicata) is a record of its species in Wallonia.
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