Jardin extraordinaire, Urban park in Chantenay district, Nantes, France.
The park occupies a former granite quarry with high cliffs, creating an environment where tropical plants and large-leaf vegetation grow between stone walls.
The garden was established in the western section of Misery quarry, near Square Maurice-Schwob which was inaugurated in 1931 above the industrial site.
Seven observation platforms extend from Rue de l'Hermitage to Lusançay steps, offering perspectives of the Loire River and surrounding landscape.
The garden welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM, with access through bus line 81 at Gassendi stop or tram line 1 at Gare Maritime.
A 25-meter waterfall flows through the garden walls, while banana trees and tree ferns create a natural setting among the quarry structures.
Location: Nantes
Inception: September 28, 2019
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Ville de Nantes
Opening Hours: January 15-March 19,October 23-November 17 09:00-18:15; March 20-October 22 09:00-19:30; October 18-January 14 09:00-17:15
Website: https://nature.metropole.nantes.fr/parcs-jardins/le-jardin-extraordinaire
GPS coordinates: 47.20028,-1.58083
Latest update: November 18, 2025 15:09
Nantes features diverse settings for photography, from gardens to historical monuments. Passage Pommeraye, a 19th-century shopping gallery, displays carved staircases and glass roofs across three levels. Île de Versailles offers a Japanese garden with stone lanterns and bamboo groves, while the Jardin des Plantes houses over 10,000 plant species in its greenhouses and pathways. Château des Ducs de Bretagne showcases Renaissance towers, and Cours Cambronne lines neoclassical facades around a tree-lined square. Converted former industrial sites create unique photographic spaces. The Hangar à Bananes, a former warehouse on the Loire quays, now hosts restaurants and galleries. Les Machines de l'Île set their mechanical creations in the naval shipyard’s Nefs. Le Lieu Unique occupies the LU factory with its distinctive tower, and Jardin des Fonderies preserves metal structures from its industrial past. In Trentemoult, a fishing village with houses painted red, yellow, and blue, narrow alleys run along the Loire.
Nantes offers a wide range of activities for all tastes and ages. The city has several climbing gyms such as Block'out Nantes with its 1000 m² of climbing routes and boulders, aquatic complexes including the Petit-Port swimming pool with its 50-meter Olympic pool, as well as virtual reality centers like Vortex Experience VR and Virtual Room Nantes for immersive experiences. Puzzle enthusiasts can try various escape rooms, while Quiz Room offers team challenges on different themes. Sporting Nantes brings together on 2000 m² squash courts, badminton, and a fitness room. The city's green spaces allow outdoor relaxation. The Grand Blottereau Park covers 19 hectares with themed gardens, an orangery, and greenhouses housing exotic plants, while Versailles Island offers a natural setting in the city center. For more vigorous activities, Nantes' go-kart track features a covered 400-meter circuit, and the region has automobile racing circuits for sport driving.
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