Parc aux Angeliques

Welcome to the Parc aux Angéliques, a sprawling emerald ribbon that stretches along the Right Bank of the Garonne. This park represents one of the most successful urban renewal projects in modern French history. …

Before it was a park, this land was the industrial engine of Bordeaux. From the mid-19th century through much of the 20th, the Right Bank was a maze of railways and industrial storage sites. …

Landscape architect Michel Desvigne is famous for his minimalist and rhythmic approach to nature, and the Parc aux Angéliques is one of his masterpieces. Rather than creating a series of enclosed gardens, he designed a 'wooded…

One of the primary goals of the Parc aux Angéliques was to create a seamless link for 'soft mobility'—walking, cycling, and skating. The wide promenades that hug the river are always bustling with life. …

Take a moment to stop and look across the river. You are witnessing one of the most celebrated urban vistas in Europe. …

The park is more than just a place for people; it is a vital ecological corridor. By planting thousands of trees and reintroducing native species, the city has created a habitat for birds, insects, and small mammals that was lost…

As you continue northward through the park, you'll notice that it seamlessly connects different parts of the Right Bank's cultural landscape. Just a short walk or cycle away is the Darwin Ecosystem, the alternative heart of the…

As we conclude our journey through the Parc aux Angéliques, take one last look at the wide, flowing Garonne and the golden city across the way. This park is a triumph of vision and perseverance, a place where the scars of…