Discover the Versailles-Chèvreloup Arboretum and its Remarkable Garden

Want to get some fresh air and get away from the crowds? TheVersailles-Chèvreloup Arboretum is there for you! This large 200-hectare park, awarded the "Remarkable Garden" label in 2018, awaits you in its historic, verdant grounds. It's the ideal place for an open-air picnic and a moment of relaxation and floral discovery, especially during the flowering season.

For the best deal, note that this site, which belongs to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, is free every first Sunday of the month!

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This park is like no other. In addition to its size, theArboretum also stands out for the richness of its flora: more than 2,500 species and varieties of trees populate this site, making it one of the richest collections in Europe. Groves, flower meadows, clearings, a pond, a tropical greenhouse, a collection of Japanese cherry trees, maples, flowering apple trees, dwarf conifers... Beautiful scenery and diverse landscapes will enchant your stroll.

With so much space and thousands of possible walks, you can enjoy a beautiful moment in nature without fear of crowds or promiscuity.

Now that spring is here, we've got some great walks in store for you. A chance to observe the wild plum blossoms up close and discover the first buds of the season.

Families, friends, solo walkers or sports enthusiasts - everyone is welcomed with open arms. Different routes have been designed with you in mind: the 10 km hiking trail, the " Île-de-France trail " to learn all about the nature that surrounds us, and large areas dedicated to different tree species for strollers.

Ready for the ride?