Massey Garden

Tarbes, France

Jardin Massey is a public garden in Tarbes, France built in the 19th century by Placide Massey (1777-1853), horticulturist of the French King Louis Philippe I and previous chief of the Palace of Versailles' gardens.

The garden contains several interesting buildings such as the Musée Massey (international Hussar museum), the orangery, the cloister (bought from the abbey of Saint-Sever-de-Rustan),the School of art and ceramics.

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    Rue Achille Jubinal 32, Tarbes, France
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    Founded: 19th century
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    musee-massey.com
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    4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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    User Reviews

    Pervaz Shirin (5 months ago)
    Actually today it was not good the garden was not clean the water where ducks are playing it's not clean it's bedsmile from it's not good for children.
    Graeme Skelton (6 months ago)
    A really good way to spend time, beautifully kept and interesting plants
    Mauro Mori (13 months ago)
    Nice place for a afternoon walk. The park is so unbelievable well maintained. Also an excellent place for an afternoon walk.
    Walker Lunsford (2 years ago)
    Massey Garden is a beautiful provincial public garden. It's a good spot for a run, or just a nice place to enjoy some greenery in the heart of the city. It feels very European to me.
    Walker (2 years ago)
    Massey Garden is a beautiful provincial public garden. It's a good spot for a run, or just a nice place to enjoy some greenery in the heart of the city. It feels very European to me.
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