Jardin des Plantes

The Jardin des Plantes covers 3.5 hectares and features twelve themed areas with collections of camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons, azaleas, hydrangeas, and flowering cherry trees arranged throughout the grounds.

Originally created 400 years ago as a monk's garden by Capuchin friars, it was later transferred to Ursuline sisters before becoming part of Avranches central school and undergoing complete renovation in 2007.

The garden houses a Roman portal from Saint-Georges de Bouillé Chapel installed in 1842 and contains an Ursuline cemetery that preserves the site's religious heritage.

Open 24 hours daily with free admission, the park provides two main entrances at Place Carnot including one designed for visitors with mobility restrictions.

The belvedere provides direct views of Mont-Saint-Michel that Guy de Maupassant described in his writings, particularly striking during sunset hours when golden light illuminates the bay.

Location: Avranches

Address: 10 Pl. Carnot, 50300 Avranches, France

GPS coordinates: 48.68493,-1.36690

Latest update: October 6, 2025 08:41