Parc floral de la Beaujoire, Botanical garden in Beaujoire, Nantes, France.
This 14-hectare botanical garden along the Erdre River features over 1,600 rose varieties, magnolia collections, perennial rockeries, and seasonal floral displays throughout its landscaped grounds.
Established in 1971 by Nantes' Green Spaces Service for the 'Les Floralies' flower exhibition, the park was created as a tribute to Paul Plantiveau, former head of the city's green spaces department.
The park hosts the biennial Floralies international flower festival every five years, attracting 250,000 visitors with botanical exhibitions, educational workshops, and community gardening programs that celebrate horticultural heritage.
Open daily with free admission, the park operates from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM in winter and until 8:00 PM in summer, accessible by tram line 1 at Beaujoire stop with on-site parking available.
The park combines a riverside location along the Erdre with specialized themed gardens including aromatic plants, ancient roses, and interactive educational trails designed for botanical discovery and family activities.
Location: Nantes
Website: https://nature.metropole.nantes.fr/parcs-jardins/parc-floral-de-la-beaujoire
GPS coordinates: 47.26190,-1.53427
Latest update: July 25, 2025 19:35
Nantes combines mechanical monuments, botanical gardens, a medieval castle and museums. The historical quarters, old squares and notable architecture reflect its maritime and commercial past. The city features parks, walks along the Loire and cultural institutions like the Art Museum and Natural History Museum. The Machines de l'île presents mechanical animals, including a 12-meter-tall elephant.
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