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Les Bambous de Planbuisson, Le Buisson de Cadouin

A wonderfully unique collection of bamboo and other grasses

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With nearly 200 species of bamboo and 210 other grasses from around the world as well as rare trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, herbs and wild, this is a truely wonderful collection.

Noted as being one of the finest collections of bamboo and other grasses in Europe, this botanical garden covers an area of 1.5 hectares. Originally designed as a botanical conservatory in 1989, the garden was gradually organised into landscaped areas. It now offers visitors the chance to walk around for about one hour in a tropical and exotic setting of lush vegetation.

When to come

March, April and November: Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 -12:00 / 14:00 -18:00;closed Monday and Tuesday. 
May, June, September and October: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 18:00; closed on Mondays. 
July-August: daily from 10:00 - 19:00 
December, January, February: Open by appointment only.

Location

Map of the surrounding area

News

Events

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