Parc Floral de la Source, Botanical garden and historic park in Orléans, France
The Parc Floral de la Source is a botanical garden in Orléans featuring multiple garden sections spread across the grounds. It displays iris and rose plantings, open meadows, dahlia beds, and other flowering displays arranged throughout the space.
The garden was established to feature the underground spring of the Loiret River, which travels beneath the earth for a considerable distance before surfacing here. This natural water source directly influenced the park's creation and layout.
The name comes from the spring that emerges here, a natural feature that visitors encounter while walking through the grounds. This water source shapes how locals and travelers experience the place throughout the year.
Plan to spend around 90 minutes walking through the various sections to see the plantings and landscapes. The paths are generally easy to walk and connect the different areas throughout the grounds.
The grounds feature a heated greenhouse where tropical butterflies fly freely among banana plants, papayas, and blooming orchids. This section offers a completely different experience of plants and climate compared to the rest of the garden.
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