The Botanical Garden Of the Val Rahmeh : The exotic garden of the Val Rahmeh belongs to the Museum of Natural History, at the very South-East of France, right next to the Italian border. It presents numerous plants and flowers of the hot countries in an ambiance expressive of the fragile beauty of a far away world.
Plants at the service of beauty and supporting scientific research: A place to relax with a unique microclimate, facing the sea and sheltered by the ”Bercea” Mountain. This oasis of peace and silence offers all year its multiple and coloured vistas.
Created in : 1966
Surface : 1.5 ha
- Opening 2023 :
From April 1st to September 30th from 9.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
From October 1st to March 31th from 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Guided tours on Monday and Thursday by previously arranged appointment.
Open on public holidays except December 25 and May 1.
Closed on Tuesdays.
- Visits :
Unguided visits.
Guided visits with previous booking , Duration of a guided visit : 1h30mn, Minimal number of persons for a guided visit : 5 .
Access adapted for disabled persons.
Leaflet provided at reception, Audioguide rental 1€, coffee, tea, drinks, shop.
- Charges :
Full rate 7 € - Reduced price 5 € - 2.5 € - Family ticket 20 €.
Guided tour: Individual + 2 € - Group + 1.5 €.
Annual subscription 17 € - child € 12 €.
- Services :
Shop, Public lavatory, Drinking water fountain, Saloons to let, Seminars, Receptions, Lectures, Cocktails, Diner-dansant, Concerts, Theatre perfomances, Marriage photos, Shooting of films, Pedagogical presentations, Lawns for sunbathing, Dog admitted if kept on a lead, Exhibition visitation, Collections, Diaporama about the gardens, audioguide.
- Access :
GPS (Lat x Long) : 43.784999000, 7.511317000