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In the very heart of Nantes find this wonderful Japanese garden.The garden covers 1.7 hecatares and sits on the Ille de Versailles, a small island in the River Erdre. Walk to the gardens from the centre of Nantes - they can be located near the Quai des 20 otages.
In 1986 following an architectural competition the winners developped the Ille de Versailles with a Japanese theme. At the centre of the island is a house with information about the historical activities of the island as well as its plant and animal life.
Surrounding this is a Zen garden with rocks water features and planting typical of a Japanese garden such as bamboos, azaleas, acers, camilleas and flowering cherry trees. Wonderful in spring and autumn but full of interest even in the heart of winter.
Ille de Versailles Garden Guide
The garden is open during daylight hours and is free to visit.
Walk onto the island from the Quai de Versailles.
Map of Ille de Versailles |