Massey Garden

Description

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.

Miscellaneous historic sites in France All sites in Tarbes

Address
Rue Achille Jubinal 32, Tarbes, France

Established
19th century

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