Parc de la Tête d'Or
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Morgane L
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" Covering an area of approximately 117 hectares (290 acres), the park is one of the largest urban parks in France and is even larger than Central Park in New York City.
The park is known for its picturesque landscapes, including lush lawns, tree-lined paths, serene lakes, and meandering waterways. Its design offers a perfect blend of manicured gardens and more natural, wooded areas.
The park includes:
- a lake
- A Rose garden: open daily from 6am to 9pm. It covers 5ha and contains 5,000,000 roses.
- Botanical Gardens: it includes an alpine garden, greenhouses, an arboretum, a fern collection, the historic rose garden and the Mexican garden).
- Lambert Farm.
Free entry.
Open all year round, daily.
From Oct. to March: 9 am-5 pm (greenhouses til 4:30 pm)
From April to Sept.: 9 am-6 pm (greenhouses til 5:30 pm, closed on Sun. at 5 pm).
Alpine Garden : from March to Oct.: 9 am-11:30 am.
How to get to the park:
You can hop on the subway line A and stop at Masséna Station, walk on Tête d'Or street, til the entrance "Tête d'Or".
Or you can take Bus 41, 36, or C1 and stop at Tête d'Or Bus station - Porte du Lycée du Parc."
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Andreea Comirla
"The Parc de la Tête d'or is a large urban park in Lyon, France, with an area of approximately 117 hectares (290 acres). Located in the northern part of the 6th arrondissement, it features the Jardin botanique de Lyon, as well as a lake on which boating takes place during the summer months. Due to the relatively small number of other parks in Lyon, it receives a huge number of visitors over summer; it is a frequent destination for joggers and cyclists.
In the park's central part, there is a small zoo without charge, which includes giraffes, deer, reptiles, primates, along with other animals. There are also sports equipments, such as a velodrome, boules court, mini-golf and equestrian facility, in addition to a mini-train."
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Josefina Ginevra
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" Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon's "Golden Head Park," is a vast green oasis that captivates visitors. With its beautiful lake, botanical gardens, and diverse wildlife, it's a perfect place for a leisurely day outdoors."
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