The park was transformed from a former city landfill into a green space in time for the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
The landscape design uses the site's elevation to offer a complete 360-degree view of Caen.
It contains a dedicated memorial garden focused on international peace and reconciliation.
The park's miniature train tracks and play areas were designed with family-oriented education in mind.
It is home to an extensive arboretum featuring species curated for the regional climate.
Colline aux Oiseaux is a 17-hectare landscaped floral park built on a former municipal landfill site that was remediated for the 1994 D-Day anniversary. The park features thematic gardens, including a rose garden with over 15,000 bushes and a notable dahlia collection. A small educational farm houses heritage breeds of animals, such as Norman donkeys and Ouessant sheep. The site includes a large ornamental pond, a miniature golf course, and a sprawling maze. Elevated areas within the park provide panoramic views of the city of Caen and the surrounding plain. It is integrated into the larger park network connecting to the Mémorial de Caen.
The highest vantage point on the hill offering a panoramic view of the Caen skyline.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to navigate the steep terrain leading to the higher lookout points.
Check the official city website for seasonal garden blooming calendars to time your visit with the rose or dahlia displays.
The farm area provides an opportunity to see specific regional livestock, which is ideal for visitors traveling with children.
Do not attempt to walk through the landscaped floral beds; follow marked paths to preserve the delicate plant life.
Park opening times follow seasonal daylight patterns, closing earlier in winter months.
Cyclists are restricted to designated paths; pets must be kept on a leash.
