Flora
When established in 1867, the park was envisioned by Napoleon III as a garden showcase. This original intent of the park continues to guide the park's direction. Currently, there are over 47 species of plants, trees, and shrubs cultivated in the park. Many of the plants and trees found in the park were those originally planted when the park was created.
Tree species found in the park include:
Oriental Plane
Hackberry
Ornamental Pears
Ginkgos
Common Alder
European Beech
Giant Sequoia
European Black Pine
Large-leaved Linden
Tulip Tree
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)