Mascarin jardin botanique de La Réunion, Botanical garden in Saint-Leu, Réunion, France
The Mascarin botanical garden spans 13 hectares and contains eight distinct plant collections featuring endemic species, tropical fruit trees, and bamboo formations.
The garden opened in 2014 on the former agricultural estate of the Châteauvieux family, which operated 660 hectares of diverse crops since 1857.
The garden maintains permanent exhibitions in restored Creole buildings, presenting local traditions through art displays and educational programs about Réunion's natural heritage.
Guided tours operate at 11 AM and 2 PM from Tuesday to Sunday, with adult entrance fees at 7 euros and guided tour tickets at 10 euros.
Eight specialized collections include a Bourbon rose garden, world coffee trees, and a cathedral-like bamboo gully alongside indigenous coastal vegetation specimens.
Location: Saint-Leu
Inception: 2014
Address: Domaine des Colimaçons RD12 - 2 rue du Père Georges 97436 Saint-Leu
Website: https://departement974.fr/mascarin-jardin-botanique
GPS coordinates: -21.13753,55.29569
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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