Parc Pourtalès, Public park in Robertsau district, Strasbourg, France
Parc Pourtalès is a public park in the Robertsau district that spans approximately 25 hectares with diverse landscape features. The grounds include tree-lined pathways, seating areas, and a collection of notable trees distributed across natural spaces.
The park's water features were reshaped in 1964 when the canals were removed, drying up the two former ponds. At the end of 2014, work began to restore the old Canal des Français, which crosses the park; it was completed in spring 2015, refilling the canal and the former ponds, now a reedbed. Part of the reedbed was kept to protect threatened plant species.
The park displays contemporary sculptures scattered along its paths, including Barry Flanagan's The Bowler, an anthropomorphic hare inspired by cricket players. These artworks invite visitors to discover them while exploring the grounds.
The grounds are accessible through multiple entry points and well connected by public transport. Visitors will find plenty of paths for walking and rest areas, with the adjacent Robertsau forest offering additional exploration possibilities.
The park's contemporary sculptures include Ernest Pignon-Ernest's Les Arbrorigènes (1988): 1.80 m human figures moulded from living models and covered in microalgae and polyurethane foam, hidden among the trees. Their organic materials are deteriorating and the works are destined to disappear.
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