Association of Parks and Gardens of Aquitaine

The Association of Parks and Gardens of Aquitaine (Association des Parcs et Jardins d'Aquitaine - APJA) created in 1992, is affiliated to the Committee of Parks and Gardens of France (Comité des Parcs et Jardins de France - CPJF).

It is open to all.

The common objectives of the APJA members are: visiting, protecting, improving and promoting parks and gardens in the Aquitaine region.

The APJA brings together 5 departments of the former AQUITAINE: Gironde, Landes, Lot and Garonne, Dordogne, Pyrénées Atlantiques.

It is chaired by Sylvie Duchesne, assisted by departmental delegates who are:

Landes: Nicole Neurrisse and Monique Saint Marc

Lot and Garonne: Hubert de Cerval

Dordogne: Jacques de Beaugrenier

Gironde: S Duchesne, Dominique-Charles Hessel

Pyrénées Atlantiques: Guiral de Raffin

The activities of the APJA and its members include:

- Sharing knowledge of parks and gardens of the Aquitaine region

- Assisting in their protection and that of their surroundings

- Contributing to highlighting their remarkable characteristics

- Promoting all parks and gardens

- Organizing visits to noteworthy parks and gardens, with expert commentary

Anyone who is a member of the APJA in one of the 5 departments has access to the activities of all other departments.

Sylvie Duchesne (President) address: Château de Naujan, 15 route de Bordeaux 33420 Naujan et Postiac

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