Parc de Beaulieu, Public park in eastern Île de Nantes, France
Parc de Beaulieu is a public park on the eastern side of the Île de Nantes along the Loire River. It features walking paths, children's playgrounds, natural meadows with local plants, a zipline, and multiple seating areas with river views.
The park was created in the 1980s as part of the redevelopment of Île de Nantes and preserves the last wetland areas of the Loire in this zone. It emerged from a major urban transformation project at that time.
Local residents call this space Crapa, short for Circuit Rustique d'Activité de Plein Air, a name that shows how the community sees it as a hub for outdoor activities. The name reflects the way people use the park for exercise and leisure throughout the year.
The park is open and accessible to visitors at all times with wide paths suitable for walking and strollers. Multiple seating areas throughout the space make it easy to rest during your visit or spend extended time here.
The eastern tip of this space remains untouched by maintenance work, creating natural shelter for herons and kingfishers. This wild section in the middle of the city shows how nature and urban planning can work together.
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