Parks & Gardens

Arboretum de La Fosse

FONTAINE-LES-COTEAUX

About

The arboretum of La Fosse (Historical Monument) gathers, on 25 ha, thousands of trees and shrubs from all over the world planted by the same family since 1751. From the first blooms of spring to the flamboyant colours of autumn, the variety of foliage, the strange bark, the carpet of flowers in the undergrowth and the design of the landscape are an ever-renewed source of wonder for the visitor. The park of La Fosse, like other arboretums, plays a triple role of conservation, experimentation and observation at the crossroads of Science, Art and History. Visits for groups of at least 10 people only, by reservation by email. This arboretum, near Montoire sur le Loir, is one of the oldest arboretum of France. Thousands trees and shrubs found all over the world that have been gradually planted

The arboretum of La Fosse (Historical Monument) gathers, on 25 ha, thousands of trees and shrubs from all over the world planted by the same family since 1751. From the first blooms of spring to the flamboyant colours of autumn, the variety of foliage, the strange bark, the carpet of flowers in the undergrowth and the design of the landscape are an ever-renewed source of wonder for the visitor. The park of La Fosse, like other arboretums, plays a triple role of conservation, experimentation and observation at the crossroads of Science, Art and History. Visits for groups of at least 10 people only, by reservation by email.

This arboretum, near Montoire sur le Loir, is one of the oldest arboretum of France. Thousands trees and shrubs found all over the world that have been gradually planted by the family since the end of the 18th century around the buildings and then according to the landscape design created by its owner, on the 25 hectares of a hillside in the Loir valley. The countless botanical discoveries of the last three centuries, as well as the perseverance of eight generations of the same family, have enabled the park to be constantly maintained and enriched. The park of La Fosse, like other arboretums, plays a triple role of conservation, experimentation and observation at the crossroads of Science, Art and History. Visits for groups of at least 10 people only, by reservation by email.

  • Spoken languages

    French

  • Duration

    01h30

Useful information

  • Equipments
    • Parking

Tarifs et paiement

Payment methods :
Cash
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Opening days

From 01/01/24 to 31/12/24

  • Lundi : Open
  • Mardi : Open
  • Mercredi : Open
  • Jeudi : Open
  • Vendredi : Open
  • Samedi : Open
  • Dimanche : Open

Contact and access

Arboretum de la Fosse
La Fosse
41800 FONTAINE-LES-COTEAUX
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