Parc de la Colombière

Created in the 17th century by a pupil of Le Nôtre, this French-style park is distinguished by its radiating avenues, symmetrical parterres and long perspectives. Crossed by a majestic avenue lined with lime trees, it is home to almost 6,000 deciduous trees, a 17th-century Temple of Love and remains of the Roman road Agrippa.

A firm favourite with families, the park has play areas (including one accessible to children with disabilities), animal enclosures and donkey and rosalie rides during the school holidays. In summer, the Arborescence association runs a tree climbing course.