Jardins de la rivière Basse

The gardens of the Basse river, in Perpignan

The gardens of the Basse river form a green and flowery promenade along this small watercourse of Perpignan. The Perpignan audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this pleasant landscaped space, in the heart of the town.

The flowery promenade along the Basse

Much smaller than the Têt, the coastal river that crosses Perpignan, the Basse, whose name evokes its low level, is nonetheless remarkable. This modest watercourse, which winds in the heart of the town, is lined with gardens, landscaped banks and green and flowery promenades. Through the seasons, these landscaped spaces offer a parenthesis of freshness and nature in the urban centre, prized by walkers. Bridges, plantations and floral compositions adorn this route along the water. The gardens of the Basse river illustrate the attention given to the living environment in Perpignan. It is a peaceful and pleasant stop of the discovery of the town.

What to see

Here you enjoy the gardens, landscaped banks and green and flowery promenades that line the Basse, a small watercourse winding in the heart of the town, adorned with bridges and floral compositions. The gardens of the Basse river offer a parenthesis of nature. It is a peaceful stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The gardens of the Basse river extend along this watercourse, in the heart of Perpignan, reachable on foot. They are open-air public spaces, freely accessible. The promenade is particularly pleasant in fine weather and in the flowery season.

What is the Basse in Perpignan?

A small watercourse, much more modest than the Têt river, which winds in the heart of Perpignan; its banks are lined with gardens, green promenades and floral compositions.

Where are the gardens of the Basse river?

Along the Basse, in the heart of Perpignan, in France.