Jardin des Géants

Jardin des Géants is a garden in La Madeleine featuring three distinct landscape zones with giant wicker heads covered in vegetation rising among pathways and planted areas. The space combines sculptural structures with densely planted sections, creating varied experiences as you move through it.

The garden opened in 2009 on the site of former parking lots following an international design competition won by Mutabilis agency in 2005. This transformation brought green space to a previously paved urban area, fundamentally changing how the location is used.

The giant heads here reference a northern French tradition of large effigies that play important roles in local processions and festivals. These figures embody historical figures and protective spirits that remain alive in local culture today.

The garden is accessible daily and sits conveniently between Lille Europe and Lille Flandres train stations. Multiple entrances allow you to approach the space from different directions and explore it at your own pace.

The site shows how artists merged wicker structures with living vegetation to create heads that grow and change with the seasons. This constantly evolving nature of the artworks means each visit offers something different.

Location: La Madeleine

GPS coordinates: 50.64340,3.07482

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46