Discover the New Grand Jardin Park in Lavandou: A Haven of Nature and Entertainment. On Saturday February 17, 2024, the inauguration of the new Grand Jardin park took place. From the first steps in this green space of 3,5 hectares, everyone will find what they are looking for <3
A place of sharing for all
The Grand Jardin Park is a common place of wonder for all visitors, whatever your age and interests.
Sports enthusiasts can indulge in a variety of activities; golf, football golf, fitness or ping-pong. The youngest also have two vast specially designed play areas for them :
“Le clos des hazelnuts” and “The secret forest of squirrels”. In addition, chessboards are available for strategic games under the foliage. The perfectly accessible trails also invite visitors to stroll and fully enjoy this park.
This place intended for sport, relaxation and communion with nature is a true gem where everyone finds something to enjoy, you will find:
- 2 large areas games for children
- 1 play area intergenerational (table football / ping-pong / chess or checkers)
- 1 fitness area (apparatus)
- 1 nature and relaxation area (animals to observe, deck chairs, etc.)
2 defined spaces in the golf course
- 1 completely refurbished driving range (no shooting, grass) and decorated with a wooden shade
- 1 3-hole courses redesigned at the edge of the practice
A true natural setting
What makes this park even more enchanting are the developments carried out in harmony with the surrounding nature. By welcoming two beautiful peacocks coming from the famous Olbius Riquier garden in Hyères, the park has been enriched with an exotic touch. For the first two months, these majestic birds will remain in their aviary to acclimatize, before roaming freely throughout the park, to the delight of visitors.. And rest assured, they know how to return to the aviary themselves for the night.
Not far from there, an impressive insect hotel was erected, providing shelter for a variety of species, from birds to bees to hedgehogs. This shared refuge fits perfectly into thearboretum which has nearly 250 trees, a real green lung in the heart of the city.
More than 250 trees
1 arboretum composed of 98 trees newly planted including many new species, adapted to climate change
Over 150 trees already present on the site (false pepper trees, tamarisk, palm trees, etc.)
16 shelters for present wildlife installed
6 birdhouses
3 nest boxes for solitary bees (pollinators)
3 nest boxes for lacewings (insects fond of aphids)
3 shelters for hedgehogs (loving slugs, snails among others)
1 large insect hotel
2 peacocks
Useful Information
If you would like to come and visit this haven of peace, here is some practical information: the Parc du Grand Jardin has two entrances, located on Avenue de la Grande Bastide and at Square Touze Tagant.
The new Grand Jardin park in Le Lavandou offers much more than just a green space. It is a place of life, discovery and sharing. Whether you are a sports fan, nature enthusiast or simply looking for a peaceful place to recharge your batteries, this park will seduce you and amaze you with each visit.
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