Herbiers Universitaires de Clermont-Ferrand

The Herbiers Universitaires de Clermont-Ferrand is a botanical research facility housing extensive collections of dried plants mounted on paper. The holdings come from different regions and periods, organized according to scientific classification systems for research purposes.

The collection grew over centuries as botanists gathered plants from their local surroundings and distant regions. In the 19th century, these holdings were integrated into a newly established science faculty and used systematically for teaching and research.

The collections reflect the work of local botanists whose names are connected to specific plants and regions. Visitors can see the handwritten labels and notes that show how researchers documented their findings across centuries.

Visitors should know that the facility is primarily used for scientific work and access may be limited. It is advisable to contact the university in advance to arrange a visit and clarify the specific access requirements.

The collections include plants gathered by renowned naturalists like Auguste de Saint-Hilaire, who undertook important expeditions in South and Central America. These historical holdings connect the local university with international botanical networks from early periods of scientific exploration.

Location: Clermont-Ferrand

Part of: UniVegE

Website: https://herbiers.uca.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.77377,3.08876

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01