Bibliothèque Bibliochouette
Parc Edouard-André 30 rue Nationale, 37150 La Croix-en-Touraine
- Indre-et-Loire
- Centre-Val de Loire
The Park was created by Edouard André (famous French landscape architect - 1840/1911), owner of this estate from 1871\. It alternated the interior views offering according to the hours, shade and shelter, light and rest. The whole generates a feeling of harmony that is still perceptible today. Acquired by the municipality, it has been open to the public since November 2003\. Access is via Rue Nationale. A parking lot welcomes the vehicles of the visitors. It was the subject of a restoration, recalling some of the achievements of E. André. One finds there: A bandstand realized on the lawn beyond the stream of Villarçon that crosses this place. Two semi-spherical trellises in chestnut wood decorated with circular bench that support climbing roses. Nine squares surrounded by boxwood houses a rose garden, roses with famous names recalling history and royalty, musicians, castles and gardens, painters, writers, the seasons. The Gobérande space created by E. André. A 36 m² pond with aquatic p
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Villes et Pays d'art et d'histoire & Lieu de culture, spectacles, sports et loisirs
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