A garden with several rare and exotic species, a rose garden with a multitude of old roses and the "Descartes" rose. Located on a former stronghold where the ruins of a fortified castle can still be seen.
Parks and Gardens of the Centre Region.
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With a surface area of approximately 15,000 m², the "René Boylesve" public garden is located in the former enclosure of a castle. The public garden became the property of the town of Descartes after the Second World War, and has been successively developed, with a rose garden in the former moat.
The trees are made up of rare or exotic species (sequoia, ginkgo, kaki, etc.) planted in the 19th century. A very varied plant palette awaits visitors for a pleasant stroll along the edge of the...