Centre Travel

-   St Martin Square -   National domain of the Chateau -   The Contemporary Gardens of the department hotel -   The Park Beaumont -   Bession Square -   Jardin de Kofu -   La Place Royale -   The banks of the Cave: precious and fragile -   The Chemin Henry IV -   In the footsteps of  pilgrims :  The way of St James     Lac des Carolins of Lescar -   The Gastard Forest :  Secrets of fauna and flora through a discovery walking tour -   Fossil Site of Can -   For walking      Lac de Laroin     (south free way, near Lescar_ -   Serres Castet Lake and the banks of Larlas      Tel:   +33 5b59 33 90 08 -   Espace naturel du L ac de Castet a' Bielle      Tel:   +33 5 59 82 64 54 Boat rides, kayak and canoeing,...

People come from far and wide to experience Enkoping's parks.  There is much to discover, and each park has its own character. Enkoping has around twenty parks, so allow plenty of time for strolling around.  The best-known is Dromparken, the Dream Park created by world-renowned garden designer Piet Oudolf,. The park has tall firework-like grasses and perennials in delightful shades. The pocket parks are scattered like small oases offering you peace and quiet amidst the greenery. Many varieties of magnolias and bulbs flower in the spring.  In summer there hundreds of species of flowering perennials.  The autumn sees vividly coloured shrubs and trees. Enkoping offers experiences throughout the year. Around Stora Torget market square and along the surrounding streets there are numerous charming little shops offering a range of exciting products, and pleasant pavement cafes and restaurants with various specialities.  You can enjoy eating an ice-cream to the s...

Created on the occasion of Lille 2004, European Capital of Culture, these 2 gardens offers new laying-out methods and a new look upon plants. Les Jardins du Colysee in Lambersart 19 Avenue Clemenceau France T:   00 33 (0)3 20 08 44 44       Mairie@ville-lambersart.fr

Nestled in the heart of the parc de la Deule, you will discover more than 350 plant species, contemporary works of art and animals which illustrate the continents. Mosaic, Le Jardin des Cultures in Houplin- Ancoisne 103 Rue Guy Mocquet T:   00 33 (0)3 20 68 08 61 E:    mosaic@enm-lille.fr W:   www.enm-lille.fr

Twenty acres of landscape garden, created at th end of the XVII th century, offering an open outlook. Open: 15 June - 30 September. Chateau de Conteval la Capelle-les- Boulogne Information and guided tours: Tel:   00 33 (0)6 62 46 39 74

This 20-acres landscape garden surrounds an impressive "Art Deco" chateau. Varnish trees, ash trees, ancient rosebushes. Parc du Chateau d' Hendecourt 16, Rue du Mont, Hendecourt-les-Cagnicourt T:   00 33 (0)3 21 24 02 80 E:      paul.topart-de-moriame@wanadoo.fr W:     www.chateauhendecourt.fr

Created in  1930by J. Buyssens and remodeled  in 1950 by Percy S Cane this garden offers impressive views of alternating slopes with 320 varieties of conifers from all over the world. Parc Du Manoir aux Loups 300 route de Neuville Mont d' Halluin T:   00 33 (0)3 20 38 56 30 E:     gnolivier@nordnet.fr W:    www.parcmanoirauxloups.com

This 'au -natural' garden is right in the middle of Croisette village. Marie-Ange Herdum will show you round. Le Jardin de marie Ange 1, Rue du Stade Croisette T:  00 33(0)3 21 04 47 47 E:    sherduin@nordnet.fr W:   www.lejardindemarieange.com

A Newly created garden in a XV111th century chateau with a collection of rare trees. Open 1 June - 1 October, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 2.30pm-6.30pm Chateau d'Humeroeuiulle Humeroeuille France T;   00 33(0)3 21 41 83 09 E;   isauredeb@yahoo.fr

L'Oasi Degli Animali Via Nobiel, 45 10020 San Sebastiano  Da Po Tel/fax:  011 9191900 Email:   info@oasideglianimali.it Web:    www.oasideglianimali.it

Admire the clean lines of this striking garden, designed by Yves Gosse de Gorre, who has won many awards for his work. Open : 1 November-30 April;   Tuesday -Saturday  9am-6pm            1 May-31 October;       Sunday - Monday   3pm-6pm                                               Tuesday- Saturday  9am-6pm            By appointment on bank holidays Les Jardins de Sericourt 2 rue du Bois Sericourt T:   00 33(0)3 21 03 64 42 Email:   ydgeg@jardindesericourt.com Web:    www.jardindesericourt.com

This 16th century manor house contains a medieval garden full of chestnut trees and medicinal plants used in medicines, cooking, textiles and dyes. Open:  June - July  - September           Friday, Saturday and Sunday  -  2.30pm to 6.30pm                    August  Tuesday - Saturday  - 2.30pm to 6.30pm Le Jardin du Manoir d'Henocq 7 rue de la Creuse Brexent-Henocq T:   00 33 (0)3 21 06 08 55 Email:   jardinsdhenocq@wanadoo.fr

This private garden sits at the edge of a river and contains a huge variety of perennials and shrubs as well as a sculptor's studio. Open:  May - September by appointment, 10.00am - 12noon, 2pm - 7pm                                                              June and July, every weekends Sculptures et Jardin 6, rue du Mont Bergueneuse T:  00 33 (0)3 21 04 38 64 Email:   jacques.droulez@wanadoo.fr Web:    www.sculpturesetjardin.com

This five acre park is the crowning glory of a Louis XVI period country house. Enjoy the view from the water mirror in the house or relax in the shade of the sumptuous trees. Open:  July - August, Tuesday - Sunday from 1 pm to 7pm Chateau de Barly Barly T:  00 33(0)3 21 48 41 20 Email:   bdragesco@aol.com

A wonderful collection of trees and shrubs and 250 varieties of roses as well as perennials and hydrangeas. Open: May - September everyday except Wednesdays:  2pm - 7pm during the week                                                                                      10am - 7pm during weekends and bank holidays Le  Jardin des Lianes 8, Rue des Capucins Cheriennes T/F:  00 33 (0)3 21 81 68 22 Email:   guy.lebel@wanadoo.fr

This nursery contains over 200 species of  bamboo, perennials, a water garden, old roses and 120 types of hydranges. Le Jardin des Collines 1 rue de Beauvois, Oeuf-en-Ternois T:  00 33(0)6 07 90 08 59 or  00 33(0)3 21 41 26 21 Web:   www.jardindescollines.com

Serna Arboretum 1 ere Rue, 6040 Jumet Tel:   +32(0)71 86 14 14 Email:   office.tourisme@charleroi.be Web:    www.paysdecharteroi.be

This Cistercian abbey has an extremely rich history. In the process of being remodeled, the course will take you from the sacred to the profane area, from the chancel filled with lavender to the zen garden. Abbaye de Vaucelles in Rue-des-Vignes T:   00 33 (0)3 27 78 50 65 Email:   a.vaucelles@wanadoo.fr Web:    www.vaucelles.com

This garden stretches out near a magnificent X1X|th century farm with a damp garden, a dry garden, a  wild garden, perennials and an impressive rose garden 644 rue de  Bondues,  Wambrechies T:   00 33 (0)3 20 15 82 60 web:   www.lescompagnonsdessaisons.com

Renovated in 2005 the park of Palais de l'Europe will seduce walkers and enlightened gardeners. Open all the year round. Hotel de ville Bd dalloz, le Touquet T:  00 33 (0)3 21 06 72 00 Web:   www.letouquet.com