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Jardin des Plantes \u00e0 Toulouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The jardin des Plantes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the jardin des Plantes<\/a>, there are free-range chickens, century-old trees, beautiful statues, a host of activities for children\u2026 and two footbridges leading to the Royal<\/a> and Grand-Rond<\/a> gardens. At the main entrance to the garden is Le Mus\u00e9um<\/a>, a must-see for fans of life sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Canal du Midi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pierre-Paul Riquet is the man behind this structure, which was designed to transport freight. Now a World Heritage site, it can be explored on foot, by bike or by boat. It is linked to the Garonne via the remarkable Brienne canal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Japanese Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of Compans-Caffarelli Park lies a haven of peace, the jardin Japonais<\/a>, with a pond spanned by a red bridge, a tea pavilion and a decor of stone and plants inspired by the Orient\u2026 In April, don’t miss the spectacle of the cherry blossom!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chateau de Reynerie and park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Mirail quarter, the Parc de la Reynerie plays with symmetry and perspective. This little-known formal garden is a peaceful spot to stroll through while admiring the 18th-century ch\u00e2teau.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Along the waterways\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the banks of the Garonne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Garonne flows right through the heart of the city offering a multitude of walks and viewpoints!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Left Bank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you walk along the 16th-century ramparts in the Raymond-VI Gardens<\/a>, you’ll come to a flight of steps, a belvedere and, finally, a footbridge that crosses over a waterfall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Right Bank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a delight to admire the views from La Daurade, with the river, La Grave, the Pont Neuf, the Hotel-Dieu<\/strong>\u2026 Below are the port where sand dredgers moored their barges, and a morgue where the drowned victims of the Garonne were once laid to rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Villes et Villages Fleuris label<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The city of Toulouse has been awarded the \u2018four flowers\u2019 label by Villes et Villages Fleuris<\/a>. This label is awarded to municipalities that are committed to planting public spaces, preserving natural resources and biodiversity, and creating islands of freshness, while adapting to environmental challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2017, Toulouse City Council has been managing its green spaces in a more environmentally friendly way, without using chemicals. Zero pesticides, late mowing and eco-grazing help to preserve fresh soil, rich local flora and biodiversity, particularly on the 10 hectares of Les Argoulets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, 5,060 m\u00b2 of flower meadows were created on 13 sites, including 9 orchards, to strengthen nature in the city and increase acceptance of tall grass. These meadows beautify Toulouse while promoting wildlife: the presence of pollinators can be multiplied by 23 in the first year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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