The garden holds a national collection of Camellias, with over 600 varieties represented.
It was established in its current location in 1807 by Napoleon Bonaparte.
The greenhouse complex includes a dedicated facility for the conservation of rare endangered plants from the Pays de la Loire region.
The garden hosts temporary, large-scale outdoor art installations that rotate annually.
The site includes a 'Jardin des Simples' displaying medicinal plants used since the Middle Ages.
A series of giant, whimsical plant-based sculptures are a permanent fixture, designed by artist Claude Ponti.
The Jardin des Plantes de Nantes is a 7-hectare 19th-century botanical garden located in the heart of Nantes. It maintains a collection of over 10,000 living species, including a significant display of camellias and magnolias. The park features 800 square meters of greenhouses that showcase rare epiphytes and tropical vegetation. Visitors can observe distinct landscaping styles ranging from English-style winding paths to formal flowerbeds. The garden serves as a site for botanical research and scientific conservation programs. It is known for its integration of monumental contemporary art installations within the natural landscape. The site includes a series of aquatic environments and distinct themed collections like the alpine rock garden. It stands as one of the four main botanical gardens in France.
The central greenhouse facade, especially when reflected in the main pond.
Follow the themed botanical trails to ensure you see the most rare greenhouse species.
Check the official garden map at the entrance to locate the current season's art installations.
Visit the 'Jardin des Simples' to identify local herbs used in traditional French pharmacy.
Rushing through the greenhouses, as they contain the most sensitive and rare botanical specimens; ignore the temptation to touch the exotic plant leaves.
Open daily throughout the year, including public holidays.
Walking on flowerbeds is prohibited; dogs must be kept on a short leash; cycling and skating are restricted to specific entry zones.
