Jardin botanique de Caen
Jardin botanique de Caen, Botanical garden in Caen, France.
The Jardin botanique de Caen extends across 3.5 hectares, featuring systematic collections of regional flora, medicinal gardens, rock gardens, and exotic greenhouses.
Founded in 1736 on former stone quarries, the garden initially served as a university facility for medical and pharmacy students before becoming a public park.
The garden maintains a documentary collection and participates in international seed exchanges through an index seminum program with other botanical institutions.
Visitors receive free admission and can explore the exotic greenhouses daily from 1 PM to 5 PM, with gardening guidance offered on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Every Friday morning between April and July, the garden distributes ladybug larvae to visitors for natural pest control in their gardens.
Location: Caen
Address: Pl. Blot, 14000 Caen, France
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:30; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-17:30
Phone: +33231304838
Website: https://caen.fr/annuaire-equipement/jardin-des-plantes-jardin-botanique
GPS coordinates: 49.18910,-0.37159
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
Caen bears traces of its past in every stone. The castle built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century still overlooks the city, while the Abbey of Men and the Abbey of Women testify to the power of the Norman dukes. Saint-Pierre Church rises with its 73-meter Gothic tower, and in the streets of Vaugueux, half-timbered houses recall medieval life. The Caen Memorial tells about World War II and the Normandy Battle, periods that deeply affected the city. Between history and nature, Caen also offers places of rest. The Botanical Garden, created in 1848, houses thousands of plant species within its greenhouses and arboretum. The Park of the Hill of Birds, developed over 17 hectares, features themed gardens and viewpoints over the city. From the Fine Arts Museum located within the castle to the Leroy Tower on the Orne quays, each site invites to discover different periods. Visiting Caen means exploring ten centuries of architecture and events that have shaped Normandy.
Campus 1 de Caen
534 m
Equestrian statue of Bertrand du Guesclin
601 m
Église Saint-Nicolas de Caen
632 m
Église Saint-Julien de Caen
199 m
Cité-jardin des Rosiers
284 m
Palais des facultés de Caen
685 m
Vallée des Jardins
671 m
Ancienne église Saint-Julien de Caen
440 m
Église Saint-Martin de Caen
635 m
Villa Baumier
443 m
10 rue Haldot, Caen
324 m
Hôtel du Grand-Cerf
636 m
14 rue aux Namps
639 m
Pavillon de Beuvrelu
503 m
Hôtel de Colomby
613 m
25 rue Saint-Martin, Caen
635 m
Hôtel Marescot de Prémare
672 m
Maison Charbonnier
667 m
8 rue des Croisiers, Caen
664 m
10 rue Bicoquet, Caen
636 m
14 rue des Croisiers, Caen
686 m
Église Saint-Jean-Eudes de Caen
688 m
Bust of Charles Lemaître in Caen
131 m
Chapelle de la Miséricorde de Caen
533 m
Tour Saint-Julien de Caen
575 m
Chapelle Saint-Joseph de Caen
228 m
La Terrasse d'artillerie
619 m
Plan de Rome
498 mReviews
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