Parc de Reynerie

Parc de Reynerie is an urban park in the Mirail district spanning three hectares of French formal gardens with symmetrical paths and boxwood hedges. The layout features a central water basin and several structures arranged in classical garden proportions.

Guillaume du Barry commissioned the park's creation between 1781 and 1789 with assistance from a Parisian landscaper. This period of construction fell during an era when large private gardens served as symbols of wealth and power among French nobility.

The park displays classical French garden design with geometrically arranged water features, a nymphaeum statue, a greenhouse, and a dovecote structure. These elements together create a space that visitors experience today as a reflection of how wealthy landowners once shaped their grounds.

The park is open daily with varying closing times depending on the season, so check current hours before your visit. Getting there is straightforward via Metro Line A at Reynerie station or Bus Line 14.

The grounds hold unusual tree species that Guillaume du Barry brought back from his travels, including a Napoleon pine and specimens with distinctive origins. This botanical collection makes the space interesting for those who notice the variety beyond typical city park plantings.