Arboretum de Vendresse

The Arboretum de Vendresse, also known as the Arboretum du Bois de la Vierge, is an arboretum located in Vendresse, Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne, France. Is is open daily without charge.

The arboretum was established in 1912 by histologist Paul Bouin (1870-1962). It is located near the ruins of the Château de la Cassine, home of Louis of Gonzaga and Henriette de Clèves, and accessible from the path of the Bois de la Vierge. It contains a variety of local tree species, as well as an avenue planted with Douglas firs.

See also

* List of botanical gardens in France

References

* [http://www.tourisme-champagne-ardenne.com/site_demo_gb/PDF/CRT_Parcs_et_Jardins_GB.Pdf Tourisme Champagne Ardenne description]
* [http://www.tourisme-ardennes.com/brochures/balades-gb-2007.pdf Tourisme Ardennes description]
* [http://www.emd-net.com/voir.php?post=2008/03/18/Les-parcs-et-jardins-de-Champagne-Ardenne-se-devoilent EMD-net description (French)]
* [http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4741719 Panoramio photo]