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Right next to, enjoy the charm of a grand 18th century Mediterranean manor house, where the harmony and the ambiance of the setting are complemented by the welcome and the attention to detail.You'll love the magnificent Mediterranean garden, the rare plants, the orangery, the heady perfumes under the gazebo, the terrace with its great views of the Pyrenees, and the rows of vines that remind you of this stunning building's original vocation..
In Alès in the Cévennes region, discover the historic collection of 260 varieties of camellias and rare plants.... These days, Bernard Pical - none other than popular gardener ' Bernard le jardinier ' (' Bernard the Gardener ') - and his team, are committed to upholding the traditions of this high temple of plant life, displaying the collection of rare plants not only to camellia lovers and passionate botanists but also to enthusiastic newcomers to the art of gardening....
In Alès in the Cévennes region, discover the historic collection of 260 varieties of camellias and rare plants.... These days, Bernard Pical - none other than popular gardener ' Bernard le jardinier ' (' Bernard the Gardener ') - and his team, are committed to upholding the traditions of this high temple of plant life, displaying the collection of rare plants not only to camellia lovers and passionate botanists but also to enthusiastic newcomers to the art of gardening....
You can also buy rare plants and plants from special collections for your own garden, or simply enjoy a cup of tea in the tea-room....
The park was created in 1850, and has over 150 varieties of bamboo, of sequoia and banana trees, and other rare plants ; there are bamboo houses, greenhouses of brightly-coloured flowers, and an aquatic garden.... Shops : plants, objects in bamboo, pottery, baskets from Asia...... there's an Asian village, a Japanese garden and pond, and over the years the site has built up a collection of rare tropical plants....
You'll love the magnificent Mediterranean garden, the rare plants, the orangery, the heady perfumes under the gazebo, the terrace with its great views of the Pyrenees, and the rows of vines that remind you of this stunning building's original vocation....