Located in the heart of the city center, the 2-hectare park is a pleasant place to relax, with remarkable trees, children's play areas and an orienteering course.
It is also home to the Villa du Parc, a contemporary art center of national interest, where frequent exhibitions are held. The villa was originally built in 1865 for Claude-Philippe Dusonchet, syndic and then mayor of Annemasse between 1854 and 1871. The property also included an outbuilding, and was bought by the City of Annemasse in 1930 to create a public garden. This makes it the city's oldest park!
It took the name Montessuit in 1963, in tribute to the former mayor of Annemasse Claudius Montessuit (1929-1963).
The park was completely refurbished and enlarged in 2008 by landscape architects "Atelier Fontaine", and was awarded the "refuge LPO" label in 2010.
The site also features a stele in tribute to the Righteous, inaugurated on April 28, 2013.
- Park and garden
Parc Claudius Montessuit
Situated in Annemasse town centre, this 1.7 hectare park is a leafy, flower-filled place with a children's play area, in which all ages can stroll around and relax. In the centre is the Villa du Parc contemporary art centre.
About
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Prices
Free access.
Reception
Opening
From 01/01 to 31/03, daily between 8 am and 7 pm.
From 01/04 to 31/05, daily between 7 am and 8 pm.
From 01/06 to 31/08, daily between 7 am and 10 pm.
From 01/09 to 31/10, daily between 7 am and 8 pm.
From 01/11 to 31/12, daily between 8 am and 7 pm.
Equipments
- Parking
- Public WC
- Play area
Contacts
Access
Access: Rue Molière and Montessuit underground car park nearby.
