Jardin botanique de la Charme
Jardin botanique de la Charme, Botanical garden in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Jardin botanique de la Charme is a botanical garden in Clermont-Ferrand featuring a large collection of plant species arranged throughout different sections. The grounds include areas dedicated to various plant families and zones where visitors can walk along maintained paths.
The garden was founded in the late 18th century and has long been a place for plant study in the region. Its current location was established in the 1970s after the garden occupied several different sites within the city.
The garden demonstrates how plants from different climates can thrive side by side, inviting visitors to discover the diversity of the plant world. You can observe how different sections are arranged to engage both specialists and casual visitors in learning about botanical life.
The garden is easily reached on foot and offers a pleasant place to walk with family or friends. The best time to visit is on days with sunny or overcast weather when the paths are dry and safe.
A section of the garden is dedicated to growing ferns, which thrive under moist conditions and create a different microclimate from other areas. This zone shows visitors how specialized environments can be designed for specific plant types.
Location: Clermont-Ferrand
GPS coordinates: 45.79990,3.12380
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47
Clermont-Ferrand sits at the edge of a volcanic landscape in the Massif Central, offering a mix of geological formations, medieval architecture and urban spaces for photographers. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, built from black volcanic stone, rises above the historic center, while Puy de Dôme, a 4,800-foot (1,465-meter) dormant volcano, shapes the surrounding terrain. The city combines industrial history with architectural heritage, from the Romanesque design of the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Port to modern facilities like the Michelin Museum. The city center preserves its medieval street pattern in neighborhoods like Rue des Gras and Rue du Port, where dark stone buildings line narrow lanes. Place de Jaude forms the main square, featuring the equestrian statue of Vercingetorix and the Renaissance-era Fountain of Amboise. Parks such as Jardin Lecoq and Parc Montjuzet provide green spaces within the city, while cultural institutions like the Musée d'art Roger-Quilliot and Centre de Photographie Fontfreyde display contemporary and historical collections. The surrounding area includes several volcanic cones, among them Puy de la Vache, as well as the Chemin du Volcan hiking trail and the remains of the Gallo-Roman Temple of Mercury atop Puy de Dôme.
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