Jardin Massey Historic Monument in Tarbes

The Massey Garden, located in Tarbes, is an emblematic place in the city, both a public garden and a historic monument.

A 19th-century landscaped park

Created in the mid-19th century, the Massey Garden is a remarkable 11-hectare landscaped park located in the heart of Tarbes. It is considered a jewel of the city and a popular walking spot for locals and tourists.

A cloister classified as a Historic Monument

The garden houses a cloister listed as a Historic Monument. This cloister has a special history: it was purchased by the city of Tarbes in 1890 from the Abbey of Saint-Sever-de-Rustan, which did not have the means to restore it. The cloister's 15th-century capitals are particularly remarkable, with scenes from the Old and New Testaments, as well as fables and legends.

Other classified or registered items

In addition to the cloister, several other elements of the Massey Garden are protected as historic monuments :

• The Massey Museum : the facades and roofs are listed.
• The garden itself, including the statuary and kiosk, is also listed.
• The metal greenhouse is classified.

A place for walking and relaxation

Massey Gardens offers a wide variety of spaces : paths, lawns, flower beds, lakes, canals, children's play areas, animal areas, etc. It is an ideal place to walk, relax and enjoy nature.

The garden is home to a wide variety of plants and trees, as well as free-roaming animals, such as peacocks and ducks.