Le Jardin Retiré is open from April 11 to September 20, 2026.
⏱ Average visit duration:
Self-guided visit: approximately 1 hour
Guided visit: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Opening hours
- From April 11 to April 30
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Other days by appointment. - From May 1 to August 23
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Other days by appointment. - From September 5 to September 20
Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Other days by appointment.
European Heritage Days: September 19 and 20.
Exceptional closure: August 28, 29 and 30.
Guided tours
Guided tours are available by registration only.
Scheduled guided tours:
The guided tours on the dates listed below are organised in partnership with the Tourist Office.
Registration with the Tourist Office: +33 2 33 37 85 66
Dates and times: Thursdays at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm: 21 May, 18 June, 16 July, 6 August, 27 August, 17 September.
Groups:
Guided tours for groups (associations, schools, committees, etc.)
are organised by appointment,
with registration directly through Le Jardin Retiré.
Contact:
Tourist Office: +33 2 33 37 85 66
Le Jardin Retiré: +33 2 33 37 92 04
Admission fees
- €5 – Self-guided visit (free for children under 12)
- €3 – Self-guided visit (ages 12–18)
- €5 – Guided visit (groups of more than 20 people)
- €6 – Guided visit (groups of 10 to 20 people)
- €7 – Guided visit (groups of 5 to 10 people)
Groups: visits by appointment only.
Practical information
Accessibility:
Due to the layout of the garden and the narrow paths,
the garden is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Small dogs are welcome, provided they are kept on a leash.
Contact
Annie Blanchais
Tel: +33 2 33 37 92 04
Address: 14 avenue Robert Cousin, 61140 Bagnoles-de-l’Orne
Email: lejardinretire [AT] yahoo.fr