Planet Exotica
Planet Exotica (7.6 hectares) is a commercial botanical garden located at 5 avenue des Fleurs de la Paix, Royan, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France. It is open daily; an admission fee is charged.
The gardens include Japanese gardens, Tuscan landscapes, a bonsai collection (400 m²), an orchid greenhouse described as the largest in France (700 m², about 3,000 specimens), a butterfly conservatory, bamboo labyrinth with artificial fog, boat trips through the marshes, and water games. Of particular interest is an olive tree imported from Spain, 4m high, 7m in circumference, with an estimated age of 1800 years.
See also
References
- Parc Jardins du Monde
- Au Jardin description (French)
- Gralon.net description (French)
- Je Decouvre La France description (French)
- Photographs
Coordinates: 45°37′48″N 1°00′45″W / 45.63000°N 1.01250°W
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