Conservatoire National des Plantes à Parfum, Médicinales, Aromatiques et Industrielles, Educational botanical garden in Milly-la-Forêt, France.
The Conservatoire is a botanical garden with specialized sections dedicated to plants used in perfumes, medicines, and cosmetics. Two greenhouses house a large collection of these species, while outdoor gardens display cultivated varieties for study and observation.
The site was established in 1987 by plant specialists committed to preserving aromatic and medicinal species. Its focus broadened to include perfume plants in the mid-1990s and opened its gates to the public early in the 2000s.
The garden focuses on plants with roots in French traditions and demonstrates their role in everyday products like soaps and medicines. Visitors walk through sections organized by use, seeing how local knowledge about these species remains relevant today.
The site is easy to explore on foot, with clear labels on plant beds and marked pathways throughout. Shaded areas under trees and covered walkways offer protection from sun and rain during your visit.
The site functions as a working research facility and visitor garden at the same time, blending both purposes under one roof. This dual role means you can witness actual scientific work on plant species rather than just viewing polished displays.
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