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Parc Contades
★ 4.0(1 review)Park & Garden
relaxedleafyfamily-friendly
About the Vibe
Created in 1764 by Maréchal de Contades on the site of an old firing range, this Neustadt park was once the favored promenade of Strasbourg's bourgeoisie. Today it's a compact, leafy green space with playgrounds, sports fields, and bowling — smaller than Parc de l'Orangerie but more intimate and deeply embedded in its elegant neighborhood of bourgeois villas. You'll find locals reading on benches, kids tearing around the playgrounds, and a relaxed, lived-in atmosphere that feels more neighborhood than destination.
Why it's worth it
Created in 1764 on an old firing range, this intimate Neustadt park blends bourgeois history with playgrounds, pétanque, and benches made for reading.
Highlights
easy parkingkids' playgroundspétanque courtstramway access
Before you go
Park along the edges of the park where street parking is plentiful, or take the tram — the nearest station is just steps from the entrance.
Known For
- •Historic 18th-century promenade
- •Children's playgrounds
- •Boules and sports fields
- •Bourgeois Neustadt setting
Best For
family outingsquiet walksreading on a bench
1 review
City InsidersEditorialJuly 8, 2026
A centuries-old neighborhood stroll in the heart of the Neustadt
Parc du Contades won't blow you away with grandeur — it's not Parc de l'Orangerie with its lake and zoo — but that's exactly the point. This is a neighborhood park, tucked into the elegant Neustadt district, surrounded by bourgeois villas from the 1880s and the striking Synagogue de la Paix. Created in 1764 by Maréchal de Contades on what was once a firing range, it has the kind of lived-in charm you only get from a park that's been part of daily life for over two centuries. Grab a bench under the trees with a book and you'll understand why this was the bourgeoisie's favorite stroll.
What makes it practical is the accessibility. Reviewers consistently mention how easy it is to reach — plenty of parking along the edges if you're driving, and a tramway station just steps away. Inside, there are two playgrounds for kids, sports fields, bowling (pétanque) courts, and even table tennis. It's the kind of place where families spend a Saturday afternoon without any particular plan. The park is also right next to the Maison de la Télévision, so you might spot it on a walk through the wider Neustadt area.
Don't come expecting dramatic landscapes or a full day's itinerary. Come for a quiet half-hour, a coffee-to-go, or to let the kids burn off energy. It's a 4.4-star park on Google for a reason — not because it's spectacular, but because it's genuinely useful, genuinely pleasant, and genuinely Strasbourgeois.