Also known as the Garden of Serenity, this is certainly the most beautiful public garden in Pau. It takes its name from the Japanese town of Kofu, with which Pau is twinned, and in 2005 became a symbol of the entente between the two towns. The Garden of Kofu was created jointly by landscape gardeners from the two towns to celebrate 30 years of understanding between Kofu and Pau.<\/p>\n
Overlooking Bizanos, the park offers a breathtaking view of the Pyrenees mountain range. The choice of location for the garden was not left to chance either. Installing the garden on the \"sublime terrace\" of Pau was a way for the designers to honour the city of Kofu and the style of Japanese gardens, in their way of glorifying nature and the mountains.<\/p>\n
\u200d Rather square in shape, the garden is protected by canisses on 3 of its sides. The last side offers a majestic view of the Pyrenees. The garden was created in a Japanese style, according to the guide to designing green spaces: Sakute\u00ef-Ki. The garden recreates spaces and scenes typical of the Japanese mountains near Kofu. A stream meanders through the garden on a bed of local slate.<\/p>\n
The intermingling of stones and plants, artificially aged, evokes the atmosphere of a high mountain forest.<\/p>\n
Three areas in particular stand out in the Kofu garden.<\/p>\n
The first is at the entrance. It is made up of azaleas, an emblematic plant of Kofu and the surrounding area, as well as rocks and a commemorative stone. Alluding to Mount Fuji.<\/p>\n
The second refers to the high altitude forests and the Chosen Kyo mountains. This area is darker than the previous one, with the redwoods casting their shadows over the garden.<\/p>\n
Finally, the largest area is dedicated to the dragon-shaped river, flowing from East to West. Nothing is left to chance, with the base of the river resembling a spring, once again a reminder of the mountains it symbolises. The stones are arranged in the shape of a \"crane\" and a \"tortoise\".<\/p>\n
The route follows the Gave de Pau into the Hautes-Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es, from B\u00e9arn to Bigorre. The walk starts along the river on a quiet path for hikers and cyclists. It's a trail for everyone, on foot or by bike.<\/p>\n
As you walk along, plunge into the heart of the city of Pau and its 9 centuries of history. Make the most of its flower-lined streets and the city's art of living.<\/p>\n
Pau has held the \"4 flowers\" title for several years now, thanks in particular to its green spaces. Take a stroll along the ch\u00e2teau and the royal footpaths to discover the city in a different way.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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