Parks

Jardin des Curiosités

Lyon

Jardin des Curiosités is an urban park in Lyon covering 6,000 m² in the 5th arrondissement on the hills of Saint-Just. It is accessible from the eastern end of Place Abbé-Larue and is also known as jardin de Montréal, belvédère Abbé-Larue, and jardin du Belvédère. The park was received from the city of Montreal by Lyon for the twentieth anniversary of cooperation between the two cities, and it has been open to the public since August 2001. In return, the city of Lyon granted a park named Jardin de Lyon in the heart of Montreal at Place J.-Ernest-Laforce. The park has a double entrance gate leading by a gently curved path to a viewpoint. Its garden is divided into thematic areas and features six chair sculptures by Michel Goulet installed in the ground.

Map showing the location of Jardin des Curiosités in Lyon
Location of Jardin des Curiosités in Lyon

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Location and Identity

Jardin des Curiosites is a park in Lyon with an area of 6000 square metres. It is located in the 5th arrondissement, on the hills of Saint-Just. The park can be reached via the eastern end of Place Abbe-Larue. It is also known by several other names, including jardin de Montreal, belvedere Abbe-Larue, and jardin du Belvedere.

Gift Exchange Between Lyon and Montreal

The park was received by the city of Montreal as a gift for the twentieth anniversary of cooperation with Lyon. In return, the city of Lyon granted a park named Jardin de Lyon in the heart of Montreal at Place J.-Ernest-Laforce. The park granted by Montreal has been accessible to the public since August 2001. This exchange reflects a civic relationship between the two cities and gives the site a symbolic role within the urban fabric.

Layout and Sculptural Features

Jardin des Curiosites is organized as a garden divided into thematic areas. It has a double entrance gate that leads visitors toward a viewpoint along a gently curved path. The park also features six chair sculptures by Michel Goulet, which are installed in the ground.