Le Jardin Bossuet, a bucolic park overlooking Meaux cathedral (77)

The Jardin Bossuet is said to have been imagined in the 1640s by André le Nôtre, famous for designing the gardens at the châteaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte and Versailles. Created in the 17th century, the garden covers an area of 8,500 m² and features four flower beds and a central fountain.

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Seen from the air, the shape of the gardens is reminiscent of the bishop's mitre, the headgear traditionally worn by bishops. The garden is also bounded by the ramparts of Meaux, and lies directly opposite the Bossuet Museum, part of the city's episcopal precinct and not far from the Maison du Brie de Meaux. The bell tower of the Cathédrale Saint-Etienne can be seen in the distance. Every summer, a vegetable and medicinal plant garden is planted in the heart of the garden, and every weekend from spring to late summer, the garden hosts a fine program of shows and events.

The Bossuet garden is open every day, all year round. To get there from Paris, take the Transilien line P (departure from Gare de l'Est) and get off at the "Meaux" stop, then walk about ten minutes to the city center. There are also buses from the station to the Episcopal city. Enjoy your walk in the Bossuet garden!