Parc du Thabor

Park Rennes, Brittany, France

What to expect

The Parc du Thabor is a beautiful 10-hectare park in Rennes, France, featuring a mix of French and English gardens, a botanical garden, and a roseraie with over 2000 varieties of roses. The park has a long history dating back to the 18th century and was once a dependency of the Saint-Melaine abbey. It offers a peaceful escape from the city, with walking paths, a kiosque à musique, and a volière. The park is also home to a variety of plant species and a beautiful grotte. Visitors can enjoy a stroll through the park and take in its natural beauty. The park is accessible to people with reduced mobility and has amenities such as toilets and a point of restoration

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went to L’Odyssée Lumineuse in Parc du Thabor, a light show with over 1000 illuminated sculptures. We saw Chinese lanterns, dragons, pirates, sea mammals, the savanna, the jungle, dinosaurs, a Japanese temple, and geishas

Highlights: James was amazed by every scene. He was particularly happy to see koalas and turtles glittering under the lights. The performance of the Black Fingers added an interactive touch ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We had a picnic in the park and visited the botanical garden, which features over 3,000 plant species

Highlights: The kids loved the playgrounds and the exotic bird aviary. We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful gardens ✨