Rendez-vous Jardins – Courances Park

The Domaine de Courances invites the public to discover its unique ‘Renaissance and water’ gardens during this special weekend of botanical discovery. Tracing its origins to the park is famous for its natural springs and for having the only ‘Jardin d’eau’ from the 16th century that has remained intact in France. It highlights the regional identity of the Essonne department as a sanctuary for historic hydraulic systems and classical garden design. allow participants to uncover guided walks along the basins and learn about the sustainable management of this ancient water heritage. This opening has a high social impact by educating the public on the importance of preserving historic natural resources in a modern context. For landscape researchers it afford a rare opportunity to study a garden that has successfully integrated Renaissance Baroque and English styles. safeguards the environmental and cultural tapestry of of Courances as a leader in water garden preservation is recognized by the regional public.