Arboretum de Balaine, Botanical garden in Villeneuve-sur-Allier, France.
The Arboretum de Balaine extends across 20 hectares, featuring 3,500 plant species arranged in an English garden layout with winding paths and natural landscapes.
Established in 1804 by Aglaé Adanson, daughter of naturalist Michel Adanson, this botanical garden represents the oldest private plant collection in France.
The garden received recognition as a historical monument in 1993 and maintains its status as a remarkable garden of France through its botanical collections.
The arboretum welcomes visitors daily from March 15 to November 15, between 9 AM and 7 PM, with admission fees of 13 euros for adults.
A 36-meter giant sequoia planted in 1856 stands among the specimens, accompanied by a 45-meter bald cypress from Louisiana dating back to 1822.
Location: Villeneuve-sur-Allier
Inception: 1804
Creator: Aglaé Adanson
Part of: Château de Balaine
Website: http://arboretum-balaine.com
GPS coordinates: 46.69700,3.24640
Latest update: May 25, 2025 23:26
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