The gardens of Europe

The Jardins de l'Europe, in Annecy

The Jardins de l'Europe form a magnificent tree-lined park by Lake Annecy, at the tip of the old town. The Annecy audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this green setting planted with rare trees, between lake and canals.

The tree-lined park between lake and canals

The Jardins de l'Europe are one of the finest green spaces of Annecy, laid out in the nineteenth century on a peninsula, where the waters of the lake flow towards the canals. This English-style landscaped park is planted with a remarkable collection of trees, including rare and exotic species from different regions of the world, which give it its charm and its botanical richness. Shaded with paths and adorned with lawns, the garden offers superb viewpoints over the lake and the mountains, and extends towards the Lovers' Bridge. A place of peaceful and romantic promenade, calm but very close to the heart of the town, the Jardins de l'Europe are a must-see haven of greenery of Annecy.

What to see

Here you stroll in the English-style landscaped park planted with rare and exotic trees, shaded with paths and adorned with lawns, offering superb viewpoints over the lake and the mountains, extended towards the Lovers' Bridge. The Jardins de l'Europe are a haven of greenery of Annecy. It is a pleasant stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Jardins de l'Europe lie by Lake Annecy, at the tip of the old town, near the Lovers' Bridge, reachable on foot. It is an open-air public park, freely accessible. The promenade is particularly pleasant in fine weather.

What is particular about the Jardins de l'Europe in Annecy?

This English-style landscaped park, laid out in the nineteenth century by the lake, is planted with a remarkable collection of trees, including rare and exotic species from different regions of the world.

Where are the Jardins de l'Europe?

By Lake Annecy, at the tip of the old town, in France.