Olbius Riquier park
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This traditional 19th century landscaped garden was Olbius Hippolyte Antoine Riquier’s gift to the town in 1868. It comprises of 17 acres of lawns, large trees, winding alleys and even a lake and a greenhouse designed for tropical plants and birds. A convention linking it to Paris’ Jardin d’Acclimatation defines the garden as a place to grow, create and study the adaptation of tropical species to the climate of the region. The garden plans were drawn in 1869 by landscape architects Pierre Barillet-Deschamps and Georges Aumont who also worked on many Parisian gardens. Many exotic species of palm trees, bamboos and succulents are found there, as are a small zoo and a playground for children.
Ce magnifique jardin est devenu propriété de la ville d'Hyères, en 1868, aménagé par Olbius Hippolyte Antoine Riquier. D’une superficie de 7 ha, à quelques minutes seulement du centre-ville, ce jardin extraordinaire était alors une annexe du jardin d’acclimatation de Paris.

Lieu de promenade ombragé, vous aurez le plaisir de vous promener près de son étang ,ou de sa cascade, d'enjamber de petits ponts, et de profiter de ses massifs de fleurs odorants.
Outre le jardin botanique et ses allées, sa serre exotique abrite de nombreuses essences tropicales : palmiers, bambous, bananiers, cactus, agaves, hibiscus... , Vous découvrirez aussi la présence de beaux et curieux oiseaux dans la volière et même les paons, qui circulent librement dans le parc, à la grande joie des enfants.

Sur place : jeux pour enfants, petit train, balade en poney, buvette, manège, tennis. Ouvert tous les jours, entrée libre.

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Sustainable tourism

At the end of the 19th century, the park became an annex of the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris, in order to study tropical species likely to adapt to the Var climate. Today, the species planted at that time flourish here: palms, bamboos, agaves and cacti. In one corner of the generous botanical garden, a greenhouse houses exotic plants and birds. Owned by the town of Hyères, admission is free. Young and old alike enjoy strolling through the garden not only for its lush vegetation, but also for the various attractions on offer: pony rides, a merry-go-round and the famous little train.

Olbius Riquier park

Avenue Ambroise Thomas Centre-ville

83400   Hyères


04 94 00 78 65

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Opening

From 01/01 to 31/01, daily between 7.30 am and 5.30 pm.

From 01/02 to 28/02, daily between 7.30 am and 6 pm.

From 01/03 to 31/03, daily between 7.30 am and 7 pm.

From 01/04 to 30/09, daily between 7.30 am and 8 pm.

From 01/10 to 31/10, daily between 7.30 am and 7 pm.

From 01/11 to 30/11, daily between 7.30 am and 5.30 pm.

From 01/12 to 31/12, daily between 7.30 am and 5 pm.


Prices

Free entry.

Dernière mise à jour des informations le 28/03/2024

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Olbius Riquier park

Avenue Ambroise Thomas Centre-ville

83400   Hyères


04 94 00 78 65

Contact the provider