Want to get some fresh air and get away from the crowds? TheVersailles-Chèvreloup Arboretum is there for you! This 200-hectare park has been awarded the "Remarkable Garden" label since 2018. It's the ideal place for an open-air picnic and a moment of relaxation and floral discovery, especially during the flowering season.
For a special treat, note that this site, which belongs to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, is free every first Sunday of the month!
This park is like no other. In addition to its size, theArboretum also stands out for the richness of its flora: over 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.
With spring just around the corner, you'll find plenty of beautiful walks to enjoy. This is your chance to observe the wild plum blossoms up close and discover the first buds of the season.
Families, friends, solo strollers or sports enthusiasts - everyone is welcome 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.
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Dates and Opening Time
Starts April 29, 2022
Location
Chèvreloup Arboretum
30 Route de Versailles
78150 Rocquencourt
Prices
1er dimanche du mois: Free
tarif réduit: €5
plein tarif: €7
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.arboretumdeversailleschevreloup.fr
More information
Open all year except May 1st and December 25th to January 1st March 1st to October 31st: 10 am to 6 pm, ticket office closes at 5 pm.
November 1 to end of February: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticket office closes at 4 p.m.
