A few meters from the 'Esplanade des Quinconces' is the 'Jardin Public' (public garden). This garden was built in 1756, and it soon became a popular public city park. During the revolution it was used for military purposes. In 1856 the Garden was redesigned in an English Style. Currently this 10 hectares park in the center of Bordeaux is the perfect place to spend a day at the weekend.