Botanical Garden in Caen

Cultural Heritage, 

CAEN

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Jardin des plantes et jardin botanique
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Serre du jardin des plantes Caen
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Sculpture au jardin des plantes de Caen
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Jardin des plantes et jardin botanique de Caen
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Coccinelle, emblème du jardin botanique de Caen
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This genuine plant museum, located in the heart of the town, offers several thousand species, some of them rare. Plant collection, typical Lower Normandy flora, exotic plant greenhouses. Medicinal garden, rockery, horticultural collections and children's play area. Horticultural tips for private gardeners from 8 to 12 a.m. and from 1.30 to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday except public holidays, either on site or over the phone. Closure subject to seasonal variations. Unaccompanied visit lasts 1h30 to 2 hours. Guided group tours of the greenhouses and the garden by appointment.

Ratings and quality marks

  • Jardin remarquable

Prices

Free for all

Services

Equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor games
  • Childrens' toilet
  • Toilets

Sittings

  • Bicycle parking
  • Animals welcome
  • Groups welcome

Location

Proche (1353m)

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