Bird Hill Park : info and guided tour

Introduction to Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux

Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux is a large urban park in Caen, located on Avenue de l’Amiral Mountbatten. Set on a landscaped hill, it offers a vast area for strolling, blending gardens, lawns, and views over the city. Its design makes it a popular place both for relaxation and for botanical discovery.

The park takes its name from a former site associated with welcoming birds, later transformed into a public space for leisure and nature. It is known for its layout of carefully landscaped sections, where one moves from flower-filled settings to more open areas. This variety gives the site a very distinctive identity in Caen.

Among its emblematic features are the themed gardens, flower beds, and walking areas that structure the visit. The park combines carefully designed plant compositions with a pronounced topography, creating pleasant perspectives. It is also one of the city’s most renowned green spaces for a walk.

Finally, La Colline aux Oiseaux stands out for its role as an accessible and soothing urban park, close to Caen’s neighborhoods. Its appeal lies as much in its landscaped setting as in its place in the city’s leisure heritage. It is a site where people come both to breathe and to admire a well-designed municipal garden.

Discover Caen with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the park’s layout, its history, and the landscaping choices that make it unique. This approach also makes it possible to place La Colline aux Oiseaux in Caen’s urban landscape, with clear explanations tailored to the visit.