Jardin du mail, Neoclassical garden in central Angers, France.
The Jardin du Mail features symmetrical pathways that lead to a central fountain, surrounded by seasonal flower arrangements and green corridors.
The garden originated in the 17th century as a playing field for 'jeu du mail', a French lawn game where players pushed balls with hammered sticks.
The garden includes a music pavilion, cast iron replicas of classical statues, and displays of 25,000 flowers arranged in geometric patterns each summer.
Located in front of Angers City Hall on Boulevard de la Résistance et de la Déportation, the garden offers free entry and welcomes visitors with pets.
A fountain created by Barbezat marks the center point where all geometric paths converge, establishing the garden's distinctive layout pattern.
Location: Angers
Shares border with: boulevard de la Résistance-et-de-la Déportation
GPS coordinates: 47.47050,-0.54668
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
Angers has the quiet charm of cities where old stones converse with light. Royal city, capital of Anjou, it combines the medieval strictness of its castle with the Gothic grace of its cathedral and the plant-like softness of its gardens. Along the banks of the Maine, bridges, towers, and rooftops create a perfect setting for photographers. The tapestries of the Apocalypse, timber houses, flowering paths of the Jardin du Mail, or reflections of the Lake of Maine all tell the same story: a city where history is both admired and lived. Behind the blond stone facades, Angers hides an artist’s soul, with bright museums, medieval alleys, and lively markets. An elegant and accessible destination, appealing to both architecture enthusiasts and those seeking peaceful landscapes.
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