Jardin Public is very centrally located; it also has a nice cafe with a decent bar…read more Despite it's obvious initial advantages, the primary purpose of visiting a venue like this is to enjoy it's various outdoor areas. Unfortunately, several large areas of the park are now completely inaccessible, and half a dozen other areas are in obvious need of maintenance and care. On the plus side, they seem to be building a new children's play area here, but simply based on the existing attractions I really can't recommend paying this park a visit.

Soothing, Restful, Invigorating…read more The Jardin Public was around the corner from where we stayed at Le Petit Hotel Labottiere (see my review, highly recommeneded historic monument). What a beautiful, serene, yet invigorating park this is with streams, vegetable gardens, flower beds, palms, rolling grasslands, and benches. Strolling through this oasis is a favorite pastime of locals and tourists alike. Adajacent are cafes, museums, and more. It's free and a great place to catch your breath and inhale the fragrance of nature.