Arboretum Vilmorin

Arboretum Vilmorin is a botanical garden in Verrières-le-Buisson spread across four hectares with around 2,280 identified plant species. The collection includes significant holdings of maples, barberries, and deutzias alongside specimens from distant regions such as East Asia, America, and North Africa.

Originally a hunting lodge of Louis XIV, the property was purchased in 1815 by Philippe-André de Vilmorin, who transformed it into an extensive collection of trees and shrubs. This botanical transformation launched a collecting passion that the family pursued for generations to come.

The garden reflects a family tradition that has spanned many generations, making this place a center of botanical passion and knowledge. Visitors can see how generations of collectors have shaped this space into what it is today.

This is a private garden that requires advance written booking to visit, with guided tours lasting around 90 minutes. Plan ahead to arrange your visit and wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for exploring wooded paths.

The garden houses rare plant species such as Carya buckleyi hickory, Cedar of Lebanon, and Chionanthus retusus, carefully maintained under scientific guidance. These botanical rarities are seldom encountered elsewhere and represent some of the most precious holdings in the collection.