Information

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