Jardin du Rocher

The Garden of the Rock, in Troyes

The Garden of the Rock is a charming garden of Troyes, laid out in the old moats of the fortifications. The Troyes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this haven of romantic greenery, known for its period bandstand.

The romantic garden of the old moats

The pretty Garden of the Rock was laid out in the nineteenth century in the moats of the old fortifications of Troyes. Of romantic inspiration, it deploys lawns, trees, rockeries and winding paths, in a peaceful and green setting. It is known mainly for its period bandstand, an elegant pavilion where open-air concerts once resounded. Away from the bustle, this garden offers a pleasant parenthesis of nature and freshness, a witness of the art of nineteenth-century gardens and of the transformation of the old defences of the town into spaces of promenade.

What to see

Here you discover the lawns, rockeries and winding paths of the romantic garden laid out in the old moats, and its elegant period bandstand. The Garden of the Rock is a haven of peaceful greenery of Troyes. It is a pleasant stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Garden of the Rock lies in Troyes, in the old moats of the fortifications, reachable on foot. It is a public garden freely accessible during opening hours, which vary with the season. The place is particularly pleasant in fine weather.

Why is the Garden of the Rock of Troyes known?

Mainly for its period bandstand, in a romantic garden laid out in the nineteenth century in the old moats of the fortifications of the town.

Where is the Garden of the Rock?

In Troyes, in the old moats of the fortifications, in France.