First urban tree climbing in France, in the park André-Gagnona five-minute walk from the cathedral and a stone’s throw from the train station, the AccroCamp offers fun tree climbing courses suitable for everyone.
By Rosa Tandjaoui (CulturAdvisor)
A haven of greenery
The largest closed park in Chartres, a stone’s throw from the cathedral, the park André-Gagnon offers its 2.9 hectares of flower beds, paths of pink gravel and green lawns, in the shade of huge trees.
Real green lung of the city, at the foot of the boulevard Charles Peguyyou can admire a rose garden rich in perfumes and colors, since 65 different rosebushes rub shoulders there.
It is also a dream place for toddlers, with its playground and older children, with its basketball hoop, table tennis tables and tree climbing courses.
A fun and sporting activity
Combining the discovery of nature and the pleasures of climbing, without requiring any particular skills, tree climbing is an easy and accessible sport, which can even help to face one’s fears and tame one’s vertigo.
The objective is to appropriate a different universe from his daily life, with facilitators available to provide support to beginners, all in an extremely secure environment.
To discover with the family
The AccroCamp de Chartres offers more than 50 activities, a dozen zip lines and 6 courses, the easiest of which is accessible from 6 years old.
At each course level, a color; as for the ski slopes: from green to black. Toddlers benefit from a dedicated course that allows them to approach this activity while having fun and in complete safety, with workshops adapted to their size.
The opportunity to take advantage of this magnificent corner of greenery in the heart of Chartres for a moment of escape and sensations in the trees.
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