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Jardin de la Fontaine

Name: Jardin de la Fontaine
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Location: Nîmes, Nimes, Occitania, France

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1. Amphithéâtre de Nîmes – Maison Carrée (Roman Temple) loop from Nîmes Centre

7.97km

02:07

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2. Jardin de la Fontaine – Amphitheatre of Nîmes loop from Gambetta

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01:37

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3. Maison Carrée (Roman Temple) – Jardin de la Fontaine loop from Capouchiné

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02:24

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Karsten S.

September 30, 2020

La Fontaine Gardens are located in the historic center of Nîmes. They were from 1745 at the request of Louis XV. Built by Jacques Philippe Mareschal (engineer of the king, director of the fortifications of the provinces of Languedoc).

The gardens with two large ancient monuments, the Temple of Diana and the Magne Tower, extend on a hill over an area of about 15 hectares.

Listed as historical monuments in 1840 under the title Jardin Remarkable, they include a typical French garden from the 18th century and a Mediterranean landscape style with pine, chestnut and cedar trees in the alleys.

Elements such as balusters, sculptures, vases, and benches have further enriched the decor, and there is a carved fountain in the center. In the nineteenth century, new species were added to the vegetation and additional developments were carried out, such as a rock cave and a water basin.

The gardens of La Fontaine are historically considered to be one of the first public parks in Europe and are one of the most pleasant, especially in summer.

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Matto

May 20, 2024

The Jardins de la Fontaine are one of the first public parks in Europe. The 15-hectare, enchantingly beautiful green area is a real retreat in the middle of Nîmes. In the lower part, a canal, pools with balusters on the edges, statues, shady benches and the scent of flax flowers invite you to stroll. Paths lead through the landscaped garden with cleverly arranged Mediterranean plants, "rock gardens" and views of the city to the Magne Tower in the upper part.

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Frank en Nancy 🇧🇪

April 20, 2021

The Jardins de la Fontaine is an urban park in the French city of Nîmes, located in the Gard department. The park is built around the old sources of Nîmes. The Temple of Diana and the Tour Magne are located in this park. The park is located on the Cavalierberg.

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Location: Nîmes, Nimes, Occitania, France

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1. Amphithéâtre de Nîmes – Maison Carrée (Roman Temple) loop from Nîmes Centre

2. Jardin de la Fontaine – Amphitheatre of Nîmes loop from Gambetta

3. Maison Carrée (Roman Temple) – Jardin de la Fontaine loop from Capouchiné

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