One Sunday a month, take part in discovery tours of the Versailles-Chèvreloup Arboretum! Immerse yourself in a world of greenery and history.
Morning: discover the greenhouses. Afternoon: Walk in the Arboretum
Spring Flowers programme
Sunday 30th March:
10am-Plants and climate change- Arboretum + greenhouses:
Plants are living beings and have adapted over the course of evolution to environmental constraints: climate, environment, soil, predators.
soil, predators. From the Arboretum to the botanical greenhouses, come and discover this plant phenomenon. The visit is recommended for good walkers.
2pm-Spring flowers-Arboretum
The Rosaceae family is very diverse: roses of course, but also many of the trees found at the Arboretum. With cherry trees
cherry trees, apple trees and many others, you will see the special features of Rosaceae flowers, the organs of reproduction that are essential for the
for the survival of the species.
Sunday 13 April:
10am Behind the scenes at the Jardin des plantes - Greenhouses
Come and take a look behind the scenes at the Jardin des Plantes: you'll be shown all the summer flower production! We'll advise you on the choice of plants
to put in your garden or on your balcony, and we'll give you all the tips and tricks you need to ensure that your plants bloom beautifully all summer long.
2pm Unsuspected flowers - Arboretum
Like all living things, trees want to reproduce. Their seeds are in the fruit, and before bearing fruit, trees flower! Unknown,
ignored because they are barely visible, the flowering of many trees is just as crucial as those that delight our senses!
Sunday 4 May:
10am Tropical plants used by man - Greenhouses-Ages 8 and up
People have always used nature in their daily lives, and plants are no exception. They are used for a wide variety of purposes, including food, medicine
or as hunting tools with poisons.
2pm The trees of our forests - Arboretum-Ages 6 and up
Come to the Arboretum to discover the main native species that inhabit our forests, from the pedunculate oak to the nannyberry, their anatomy, ecology and plant physiology.
and plant physiology.
Festive weekend:
Easter at the Arboretum
19, 20 and 21 April - Included in the admission price
This Easter, discover the Arboretum's birds and their eggs!
A treasure hunt has been created for the occasion.
Nature Festival
24 and 25 May - Free admission
The Arboretum is opening its doors free of charge for the Fête de la nature! This is your chance to
come and discover or rediscover the site. On the programme: discovery tours, botanical workshops
botany, encounters with the estate's insects, etc.
Booking is compulsory
Spring Flowers programme
Sunday 30th March:
10am-Plants and climate change- Arboretum + greenhouses:
Plants are living beings and have adapted over the course of evolution to environmental constraints: climate, environment, soil, predators.
soil, predators. From the Arboretum to the botanical greenhouses, come and discover this plant phenomenon. The visit is recommended for good walkers.
2pm-Spring flowers-Arboretum
The Rosaceae family is very diverse: roses of course, but also many of the trees found at the Arboretum. With cherry trees
cherry trees, apple trees and many others, you will see the special features of Rosaceae flowers, the organs of reproduction that are essential for the
for the survival of the species.
Sunday 13 April:
10am Behind the scenes at the Jardin des plantes - Greenhouses
Come and take a look behind the scenes at the Jardin des Plantes: you'll be shown all the summer flower production! We'll advise you on the choice of plants
to put in your garden or on your balcony, and we'll give you all the tips and tricks you need to ensure that your plants bloom beautifully all summer long.
2pm Unsuspected flowers - Arboretum
Like all living things, trees want to reproduce. Their seeds are in the fruit, and before bearing fruit, trees flower! Unknown,
ignored because they are barely visible, the flowering of many trees is just as crucial as those that delight our senses!
Sunday 4 May:
10am Tropical plants used by man - Greenhouses-Ages 8 and up
People have always used nature in their daily lives, and plants are no exception. They are used for a wide variety of purposes, including food, medicine
or as hunting tools with poisons.
2pm The trees of our forests - Arboretum-Ages 6 and up
Come to the Arboretum to discover the main native species that inhabit our forests, from the pedunculate oak to the nannyberry, their anatomy, ecology and plant physiology.
and plant physiology.
Festive weekend:
Easter at the Arboretum
19, 20 and 21 April - Included in the admission price
This Easter, discover the Arboretum's birds and their eggs!
A treasure hunt has been created for the occasion.
Nature Festival
24 and 25 May - Free admission
The Arboretum is opening its doors free of charge for the Fête de la nature! This is your chance to
come and discover or rediscover the site. On the programme: discovery tours, botanical workshops
botany, encounters with the estate's insects, etc.
Booking is compulsory
