Jardin botanique du Montet, Botanical garden with 12,000 plant species in Villers-lès-Nancy, France.
The Jardin botanique du Montet spreads across a large area featuring around 15 distinct collections that showcase plants from many climate zones. Large greenhouses house tropical species, while open sections contain specialized areas for alpine plants, rhododendrons, and medicinal herbs.
The site was founded in 1975 and inherited plant collections from the older Jardin Dominique Alexandre Godron, which had existed in Nancy since 1758. This link to the earlier institution continues to shape the collections and scientific focus of the garden today.
The garden was renamed in honour of Jean-Marie Pelt (1933–2015) at a ceremony on 23 April 2016; before that it carried the name of the old commune of Montet where it stands. Its tropical greenhouses are divided into themed rooms, among them a palmarium, a gallery of lianas and a section on plants used by humans. The entrance pavilion of wood and glass was built in 2005 to plans by architect Christophe Presle.
Access to the outdoor areas is free year-round and offers straightforward paths for exploring the different collections. The tropical greenhouses require a separate fee, so visitors should factor this into their visit planning.
The grounds contain the Sainte-Valérie Chapel, a historic building that stands amid the collections and adds an unexpected architectural element. This small landmark is often overlooked, though it forms an interesting part of the garden's heritage.
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