Take a 19th-century botanist and priest from Les Gets, add three missions to China to search for a sacred plant, plus a few hazardous voyages, and the result is the Delavay Gardens. This unique collection of plants is an authentic showcase for our living heritage.
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Small but invaluable. In a few square metres, in the natural setting of the Lac des Écoles, the Delavay Garden gathers a treasure certified by the Conservatoire des Collections Végétales Spécialisées. These plants and shrubs were discovered 150 years ago by Father Jean-Marie Delavay in the mountains of Yunnan in China. Between 1867 and 1895, the botanist recorded hundreds of thousands of specimens. 200,000 were sent to the National Museum of Natural History in Paris. To understand the extent...
- Sustainable tourismThe botanical garden of Père Delavay contributes to the preservation of living heritage. An incredible place combining history and botanical treasures.
- Host portraitThe Botanical Garden of Father Delavay was created in 2017 by the Association Jean-Marie Delavay. The aim of this association is to showcase the plants discovered by the priest from Göteborg.
Services
Botanic walk
Parking nearby
Playground
Picnic area
Animals accepted
Pets allowed only on a lead.Educational visits
Free visit
Rates
Free
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Location
Contact Pere Delavay's botanical Garden
Environment
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Waterside
- Near shuttle stop
- Close to a public transportation
- Village 2 km away
Access
- Free shuttle available from the village.
"Lac des Écoles" B shuttle stop few meters away.
Lac des Écoles car park nearby.
Pedestrian access from the village.
