Mail Garden

The Jardin du Mail

The Angers audio-guided tour invites you to a break at the Jardin du Mail, one of the many parks that make Angers one of the greenest cities in France. A true haven of peace a stone's throw from the centre, it lends itself to walking and cycling.

A 17th-century garden

The Jardin du Mail originated in 1672, in a town-side extension of the Grand-Mail. It takes its name from an old French sporting game, the game of mail, much played between the 16th and 17th centuries. Laid out as a French formal garden, it offers an elegant perspective, punctuated by flowerbeds, fountains and shaded paths. Angers has a density of green spaces twice the national average.

What there is to see

The garden unfolds its French formal flowerbeds, its fountains and its bandstand, in a well-kept setting where it is pleasant to stroll. Nearby stands the Church of Saint-Joseph. A relaxation space appreciated by the people of Angers, the Jardin du Mail illustrates the place of nature in the city and the art of French gardens.

Practical information

The Jardin du Mail is in the centre of Angers. It is a public park freely accessible during opening hours, which may vary by season. It lends itself to a quiet break, strolling and relaxation, a stone's throw from the shopping streets.

Where does the name Jardin du Mail come from ?

From the game of mail, an old French sporting game much played in the 16th and 17th centuries, at the origin of the garden laid out from 1672.

Is Angers a green city ?

Yes, it is among the greenest cities in France, with a density of natural spaces twice the national average.