Botanical Conservatory of Brest, National botanical garden in Brest, France.
The Botanical Conservatory of Brest is a botanical garden in France with several greenhouse sections that replicate different climatic zones from around the world. Each section is designed to house plants adapted to tropical, subtropical, or temperate environments.
The site began as a quarry and dumping ground before the city acquired and transformed it into a garden in 1971. This conversion made it possible to create a place dedicated to plant protection and research.
The name refers to its role as a conservation facility that gathers and protects plants from around the world. Visitors experience how different species coexist and are cared for in a space dedicated to their survival.
The gardens are free to visit daily, though the greenhouses open on specific days and times. It helps to check opening hours before visiting to make the most of your time exploring the different sections.
The facility protects many plant species that are threatened or have vanished in nature. Visitors can witness how these rare plants are safeguarded and cared for across the different climate zones.
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