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A vast, green island of ten hectares, on the edge of town just where the countryside begins, this park, rescued from plans to convert it into a housing estate,heralds the green belt that will eventually encircle Sens.
The Moulin à Tan (tanning mill), built in 1887 by the Domange family, pride of the tanning industry,
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is a superb example of this activity as well as having a fine sober, functional and quality architecture.
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Strictly speaking, the landscaped area covers over seven hectares, with the rest given over to areas of production areas for the town's planting needs, and other buildings not open to the public.
Designed from the start as a natural, rustic, and leisure space, it incorporates a succession of areas united in style and composition but with very varied interest:
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arboretum, animal enclosures, landscaped rose garden, scrub and its special flora, scented paths, games fields, fernery, tropical greenhouses, etc.
This landscaped park design appeals not only to the contemplative stroller, but an enthusiast looking for a reference or someone using a service.
The presence of water - the Vanne and the Lingue run through the park - gives a pleasant impression of freshness and life. Each section of the park is tended by the municipal gardeners to produce an area where the seasons unfold in line with nature.
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Access :
To the south of Sens, on the Paris-Auxerre road at the very outer edgeof the urban area
Park opening times: every day, from 8 a.m. until dusk
Greenhouse opening times: 2.30-5 p.m.
Bus route: take Line 1 from the station to the Garibaldi bus station (6 minutes), then Line 6 to the Moulin à Tan (20 minutes).
Taxi: 10 minutes from the station
Entry is free of charge
Visit also :
http://www.villes-et-villages-fleuris.com
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