Jardin Georges Delaselle

Jardin Georges Delaselle is a botanical garden on the island of Île-de-Batz with more than 2,500 plant species from different climate zones around the world. The site spreads across a sloping terrain and is divided by an ancient stone monument that connects the different areas.

The garden was created between 1897 and 1918 when Georges Delaselle discovered that the land contained archaeological remains from the Bronze Age. These ancient tombs are left visible today in the areas of the garden where they were uncovered.

The place is named after Georges Delaselle, a Parisian insurance agent who developed a passion for plants from distant lands. Visitors can see signs of this dedication throughout the garden in the plant selections and how species are grouped together.

The garden is accessible from April through November and visitors should note that the terrain is steep, requiring sturdy footwear. Guided tours are available and help visitors better understand the diversity of the plant collections.

Among the plants, visitors find ten stone structures that are preserved as burial sites from prehistoric times and give clues about early settlement of the island. These archaeological finds are unusual because they sit within a modern botanical collection, bridging two different time periods.