Jardin Rosa Mir

Jardin Rosa Mir is a small, multi-level garden tucked into a courtyard at 87 Grande Rue de la Croix-Rousse in Lyon. Jules Senis, a Spanish mason and tiler, built it between 1957 and 1983 and dedicated it to his mother, Rosa Mir. Stone, pebbles and shells cover its columns, walls and ornaments, with plants set among the mosaic work. It is a brief stop for unusual details and photos. The garden is open to individual visitors on Saturday afternoons from April to October; access is through a discreet door opposite Intersport.

A garden built by Jules Senis

Jardin Rosa Mir occupies a courtyard in the Croix-Rousse district. Its creator, Jules Senis, was a Spanish mason and tiler who moved to Lyon and worked in the neighbourhood. He began the garden in 1957 and spent years assembling its stone, pebble and shell decorations. He dedicated the finished work to his mother, Rosa Mir.

The garden’s construction reflects Senis’s craft: columns, walls and other structures carry carefully arranged mosaics. Greenery and flowers sit among the masonry, bringing plants into close contact with the built forms. The garden is small, but its layered design gives you details to notice as you move through it.

Finding the entrance and planning a visit

The garden is inside a building courtyard at 87 Grande Rue de la Croix-Rousse. Its entrance is discreet and faces Intersport, so look for the door rather than expecting a prominent street-front gate.

Individual visits take place on Saturdays from April to October, from 2 pm to 6 pm. Visits on other days need to be booked online. The narrow route can feel crowded when several people are inside, so arriving around opening time gives you a better chance to explore with more space. A visit typically takes 20 to 30 minutes.