The park's layout is chronologically organized, representing the history of the Earth through its plant life.
It is home to the Pavillon des Sciences, which serves as the primary scientific culture center for the Franche-Comté region.
The design incorporates the 'Allée du temps,' a timeline pathway illustrating the major milestones of life on Earth.
The park occupies a reclaimed industrial site, symbolizing the transition from the city's manufacturing past to an environmental focus.
Permanent outdoor displays include scaled astronomical models, including a representation of the solar system.
The site integrates the natural riverbanks of the Allan and Lizaine to maintain local riparian ecosystems.
The park features a specialized collection of hardy perennials and trees curated for the local climate zone.
Parc du Près-la-Rose is a 10-hectare scientific and botanical garden situated at the confluence of the Allan and Lizaine rivers in Montbéliard. The park is designed as a journey through the evolution of life, featuring a central path lined with botanical specimens representing different geological eras. It hosts the Pavillon des Sciences, an interactive science center focused on regional biodiversity and industrial history. The grounds include a large botanical conservatory, an arboretum, and various outdoor exhibits dedicated to the solar system and physical phenomena. A dedicated labyrinth and several themed gardens emphasize the site’s educational mission regarding environmental preservation. The park serves as a green urban corridor connecting the city center to the surrounding wetlands. It functions as both a recreational space and an outdoor laboratory for public science education.
The bridge crossing the Allan river provides the best vantage point of the entire park landscape.
Visit the Pavillon des Sciences within the park for interactive exhibitions that change throughout the year.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to traverse the entire chronological path through the botanical displays.
The riverside paths offer the best views of the park's transition from open meadow to dense arboretum.
Do not overlook the smaller interactive science exhibits scattered across the lawns, which are often missed by casual walkers.
Respect all botanical markers and keep to the designated paths to protect the scientific landscaping.
