Arboretum Gaston Allard, Botanical garden in Angers, France
The Arboretum Gaston Allard is a botanical garden in Angers featuring multiple garden sections with different plant environments. The grounds include trial areas with varied light conditions and several habitat types arranged throughout the site.
The garden was established between 1863 and 1918 as Gaston Allard assembled plants from different regions into a growing collection. This period reflected a broader interest in botanical study and plant preservation that was developing across Europe.
The name honors Gaston Allard, a gardener who dedicated himself to building this collection with great care. Today visitors find sculptures by artist François Cacheux tucked among the trees, adding an artistic layer to the natural setting.
The site is open daily and free to visit, making it accessible to everyone without cost. Morning hours tend to be quieter and offer better light for exploring the different garden sections comfortably.
The garden houses specialized areas devoted to experimental plant cultivation and observation of rare species. These trial zones allow study of how different plants adapt to varying growing conditions.
Location: Angers
Shares border with: boulevard Joseph-Bédier
GPS coordinates: 47.45100,-0.54250
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46
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