Parc Jardins du Monde

The Parc Jardins du Monde (7.5 hectares), also known simply as the Jardins du Monde, is a commercial botanical garden located at 5 avenue des Fleurs de la Paix, Royan, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France. It is open daily; an admission fee is charged.

The gardens include Japanese gardens, Tuscan landscapes, a bonsai collection (400 m²), an orchid greenhouse described as the largest in France (700 m², about 3,000 specimens), a butterfly conservatory, bamboo labyrinth with artificial fog, boat trips through the marshes, and water games. Of particular interest is an olive tree imported from Spain, 4m high, 7m in circumference, with an estimated age of 1800 years.

See also

* List of botanical gardens in France

References

* [http://www.jardins-du-monde.com/ Parc Jardins du Monde]
* [http://www.aujardin.info/fiches/jardins_du_monde.php Au Jardin description (French)]
* [http://www.gralon.net/tourisme/a-visiter/info-jardins-du-monde-royan-6960.htm Gralon.net description (French)]
* [http://www.jedecouvrelafrance.com/f-31.charente-maritime-jardins-monde-royan.html Je Decouvre La France description (French)]
* [http://www.pbase.com/umanelb/les_jardins_du_monde Photographs]