Discovery tour of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme’s Herbarium and Fruticetum gardens
visit the Herbarium and Fruticetum gardens located in the heart of the medieval city of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
4 - 6 June 2021Passed
Conditions
The visit is free for the Fruticetum and paid for the Herbarium (at the usual rate)
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Walk the flowery alleys of the old quarter before arriving at the gardens. The herbarium, conservatory and historical garden (former religious garden) offers a great botanical diversity ranging from plants of natural environments (coastline, limestone hill, wetlands, under wood, old walls) to medicinal, aromatic and vegetable plants, and textiles. this garden invites you to a poetic and rejuvenating walk. The Fruticetum, built in the continuity of the Herbarium, at the bottom of the ramparts, is a cotemporary interpretation of medieval orchards. It is also a wellness garden, accessible to the handicapped.