Jardin botanique E.M. Heckel, Botanical garden in Parc Borély, Marseille, France.
The 1.2-hectare garden contains 3,500 plant species arranged in nine sections, including medicinal plants, Mediterranean flora, and palm collections.
Initially established near Saint-Victor Abbey by King René, the garden moved to its current location in 1913 and received its name from director Dr. Édouard Marie Heckel.
The garden incorporates international elements through its Chinese garden, donated by Shanghai in 2004, and a Japanese garden section.
Located at 48 Avenue Clot Bey, the garden welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday, with guided tours available for plant exploration.
A specialized greenhouse houses 300 South African plant species, representing one of the largest collections of its kind in France.
Location: Marseille
GPS coordinates: 43.25980,5.38470
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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