Parc William Farcy, a showcase for the rose (2024)

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A serene break The rose in all its forms A concentrate of pleasures Practical information From1 April 2024until29 September 2024 Combined ticket A bit of history Other articles that may interest you Glossary of terms

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Parc William Farcy, a showcase for the rose

You’ll enter a peaceful setting, where 2,500 varieties of plants and old roses take pride of place. A magnificent shelter, where carts were once stored, overlooks the park. A stream runs through it, creating a soothing atmosphere…

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A serene break

Parc William Farcy offers 2.5 hectares of beautiful plant life. It is located in the heart of the pretty village ofOffranville, known for its authentic dovecots and its famous twisted bell tower.

Here you can discover 21 themed gardens, crossed by a pretty stream. A small wooden bridge allows you to cross it during your walk.

You can take a break in the shade around the various water features, thanks to the benches set up here and there. The large, colorful flowerbeds, the calm of the ponds, the rustle of the leaves, the fragrance of the roses… this place exudes a feeling of serenity. It invites you to reflect and contemplate. An opportunity to experience a moment of tranquility.

The rose in all its forms

From the outset, the park has been dedicated to the rose, a flower much loved for its elegance and fragrance. Numerous varieties can be found in the garden. Among them is the “Offranville” rose, created in 1993 by André Eve, a rose grower* in Pithiviers near Orléans.

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A concentrate of pleasures

Renovated and transformed, the former carriage house now houses a charming tearoom. Upstairs is the Jacques-Emile Blanche museum. This famous French painter, engraver and writer made Offranville his adopted home.

Nearby, a fine restaurant, Le Colombier, can round off your day on an unforgettable gastronomic note.

La Terrasse Gourmande
Jacques-Emile Blanche Museum
Le Colombier restaurant

Practical information

Address

Parc du Colombier 453, rue Louis Loucheur, Offranville

Rates

Base rate - full rate adult

8€

Gratuities

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Openings

From1 April 2024until29 September 2024

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

10:30 - 18:30

Thursday

10:30 - 18:30

Friday

10:30 - 18:30

Saturday

10:30 - 18:30

Sunday

10:30 - 18:30

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Combined ticket

with the Jacques-Emile Blanche Museum

Located on the first floor of the Maison du Parc, this museum is dedicated to the painter who lived in Offranville for 40 years.

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A bit of history

Created in June 1993, the floral park is named after William Farcy. He was secretary general of Offranville town council for 20 years, and a key figure in the creation of this site.

The rose became the star of this little paradise thanks to Princess Sturdza. A local botanist*, she is known the world over and was behind the creation of Jardin le Vasterival in Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer. It was she who named the rose “Offranville” when the garden was created.

The remarkable 18th-centurycart shelter, la charretterie, is what remains of a former farm building.