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Les Jardins Tranquilles has been open to the public for nearly 30 years. They were originally named Les Jardins d'au-Delà (The Gardens of Beyond).
This name was taken from the "cadastre" (land register), which lists this stretch of land on the banks of the Dronne as simply "Au-delà de la Rivière", or "Beyond the River".
The gardens were created by a man named Jean-Pierre Texier. Born in a neighbouring village in the 30s, he was a passionate gardener.
Jean-Pierre's love of nature can be seen everywhere at Les Jardins. In addition to the amazing variety of flora, the gardens are also interspersed with fountains, statues and many other hidden gems.
In 2011 the gardens were acquired by Robert and Melody Stanton, a retired business couple from the UK. They have experience of gardening both in England and in Palma Mallorca, Spain.
Upon taking ownership, they renamed the gardens Les Jardins Tranquilles Riverside Park & Gardens, a name which well describes the peace and ambiance of the location.
It is their hobby and passion and they continue to maintain and improve these beautiful French gardens and keep them open for the public to enjoy.
2018 saw the additional purchase of over a hectare of woodland. The gardens and the paths that navigate the park are all flat and are therefore easy to use for all ages. Access by wheelchair is easy from the car park to the café area and main lawns. However, the smaller paths are not recommended for wheelchair users.
CR, Périgueux 24000
02/09/2018