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NATIONAL BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY GARDEN

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Rampe du Stang-Alar, 29200Brest, France
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2024
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Founded in 1975 by the visionary Jean-Yves Lesouëf, the National Botanical Conservatory of Brest was the first establishment in the world entirely devoted to the protection of endangered species. Located in the southern part of the Stang-Alar valley, its garden covers 30 hectares and is home to the largest concentration of rare plants in France. Time seems to stand still, the impression of peace is immediate. As you stroll along the paths, you will see the harbour of Brest, walk along ponds and discover nearly 4,000 different species of plants from all over the world! A visit to the greenhouse will plunge you into a tropical world covering almost 1,000 m². If you would like to find out more, opt for the guided tours: they are full of amusing anecdotes about the history of these endangered plants. The most significant one is that of the Cylindrocline lorencei species, an extinct Mauritian plant which was able to come back to life at the conservatory thanks to a seed frozen 35 years ago by the park's founder! A lush "green museum" that is a must see. You will not be surprised to meet many families who appreciate the tranquility of the place and its rich beauty. You can stroll around, stop to read or play with the children in the dedicated areas. Feeling a little hungry? A creperie awaits you at one end of the park. On the other, it's already the White Mill, the beach and the marina. Guaranteed to make you fall in love.

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andel54
Visited in september 2020
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Sanctuaire botanique et mondialisme
Un jardin botanique de toute beauté. Une impression de sérénité absolue. Avec le chuchotement du ruisseau et les chants d'oiseaux. Un gros travail de conservation. Des plantes exotiques rares. Un jardin de plusieurs dizaines d'hectares, toute en longueur. De temps en temps, des œuvres d'art, en harmonie avec le lieu.
Visited in september 2019
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un beau jardin ou se promener quand il fait beau ! que du plaisir !
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C6
Visited in july 2018
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Un magnifique jardin à découvrir.
Profiter aussi de visiter les serres en écoutant les explications du guide. Un tas de choses à apprendre !
amk7529
Visited in july 2018
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Endroit magnifique pour s'y balader en solo ou en famille. Proche du centre ville mais dépaysement total. Une parenthèse nature exceptionnelle !
elizamonde
Visited in july 2017
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jardin botanique magnifique! non loin du centre du centre ville, permet de se ressourcer. Très sympa de s'y promener et de s'y reposer.
NATIONAL BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY GARDEN
NATIONAL BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY GARDEN Manager
08/03/2017 at 15:26
Bonjour, merci d'avoir pris le temps de donner votre avis sur le Jardin du Conservatoire botanique national de Brest. Ce sont de grands encouragements pour nous aussi !
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