Arboretum d'Arpajon-sur-Cère

Arboretum d'Arpajon-sur-Cère is a seven-hectare botanical garden organized into sections featuring different tree collections such as maple, pine, and oak species. The space also includes designated areas for medicinal plants, poisonous species, and nectar-producing plants that support the site's educational beekeeping activities.

Founded in 1993, the garden resulted from collaboration between France's national forestry office, the Aurillac district, and a regional environmental organization. This partnership created an educational and conservation space devoted to the forests of the surrounding area.

The name references a local saint, reflecting deep ties to the region's spiritual heritage. Walking through the grounds, visitors notice how plant labels and garden sections reveal connections to folk medicine and traditional forest knowledge.

The grounds are accessible year-round with well-maintained paths that make it easy to navigate between the different tree sections. Good footwear is advisable, especially after rain, when the paths can become muddy.

Few visitors realize the garden intentionally maintains a poisonous plant section to teach about natural hazards in the forest. This educational approach makes it the only place in the area where such plants are organized for structured learning.

Location: Arpajon-sur-Cère

Inception: 1993

GPS coordinates: 44.90470,2.45750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:26