Parc de la Garenne Lemot
19th-century sculptor’s park with Tuscan villa
The provided research materials do not contain specific information regarding the Parc de la Garenne Lemot in Bourges, France. The available texts focus exclusively on the Domaine de la Garenne Lemot located in Getigné (near Clisson) and Cugand, in the Loire-Atlantique and Vendée departments.
For travelers interested in the Domaine de la Garenne Lemot in Getigné, it was created in the early 19th century by sculptor François-Frédéric Lemot. The site features Italian-inspired Tuscan-style architecture, a neoclassical villa, and ornamental structures within a 13-hectare wood. The park is open all year round and is free of charge. The "Maison du Jardinier" hosts a permanent exhibition titled "François Frédéric Lemot's Italian Dream," offers brochures for self-guided tours, and provides family workshops during school holidays. The location is at Avenue Xavier Rineau, 44190 Getigné, France.
It is possible that the Parc de la Garenne Lemot in Bourges is a smaller local park, a private garden, or a site not covered in the provided tourism guides. To obtain accurate information about this specific location in Bourges, such as its history, opening hours, or admission details, it is recommended to consult the official Bourges tourism website or local maps. The provided texts confirm that the Garenne Lemot estate in Getigné is a significant historic monument and landscape garden, but they do not support the existence or operational details of a park by this name in Bourges in the current context. Visitors to Bourges may wish to explore other local parks and the city's rich architectural heritage, including its cathedral and historic center.
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Open all year round
Admission
Free admission
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Best Time to Visit
May to June and September to October offer mild weather and fewer crowds for optimal exploration.