Issanka, Historic park in Montpellier, France
The park features maple trees, oak trees, birch trees, and a large magnolia tree, with small bridges crossing over the Vène river.
In 1862, the Issanka spring was captured to supply water to the city of Sète, marking a significant change in the park's function.
During the early 1900s, families from Sète gathered in the park for picnics, dancing to orchestras, and enjoying social events away from summer heat.
The park currently stands in a neglected state, with numerous abandoned buildings and limited visitor facilities near Balaruc and Gigean.
Local tales mention a former bourgeois house within the park grounds, known as 'Mon Plaisir,' which operated as a brothel during the 1940s.
Location: arrondissement of Montpellier
GPS coordinates: 43.48002,3.69990
Latest update: November 13, 2025 10:30
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