Parc municipal Rocheteau

In 1962, the Faure company was taken over by Arthur Martin, who sold the park to the town of Revin in 1972. The park is named after the Mayor who initiated the acquisition. Note the unusual presence of a "Ginkgo Biloba" nicknamed the "40 écus tree". It is said to be one of the oldest and most beautiful trees in France. At around 150 years old, the anonymous gardener who planted it is unable to enjoy the grandiose spectacle that this tree puts on every autumn. Open all year round: Low season (November to end March): Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Mid-season (April and October): Daily 10:00 am to 7:00 pmHigh season (May to end September): Daily 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Good to know: At the end of the 18th century, highly structured, geometric gardens, known as "French gardens", were no longer in fashion. They were replaced by wilder gardens known as "pittoresque" parks. The adjective picturesque means "worthy of being painted". Used between 1760 and 1914, it was first applied to literary texts, paintings or landscapes that appeared both beautiful and frightening. The term paysagiste was first used to designate a landscape painter, before being applied to a park designer. As a painter would do in his studio, the gardens of this era are imagined as a succession of natural tableaux where the walker is free to stroll to his heart's content. Plant species are chosen to give a natural impression. Shapes and colors are varied to create surprise effects. Parc Rocheteau is a good example.

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