Les Botaniques de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Festival of rare and exceptional plants at the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
About Les Botaniques
Les Botaniques de Chaumont-sur-Loire is a unique plant festival in France, held every autumn at the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire. Since 2019, this botanical event brings together about twenty exceptional nursery owners and collectors of rare plants in the Allée des Ormeaux, a former bridle path in the heart of the estate. In partnership with the association Plantes et Cultures, the festival highlights the star plants of the International Garden Festival and celebrates botanical rigor, varietal diversity, and the know-how of French and European nursery producers.
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Les Botaniques: An Exceptional Plant Festival
Les Botaniques de Chaumont-sur-Loire is a unique event dedicated to rare and exceptional plants. Held every autumn at the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, this plant festival brings together the best nursery owners and plant collectors from France and Europe in an exceptional heritage setting overlooking the Loire.
A Partnership with the Best Nursery Owners
Established in 2019, Les Botaniques is organized in partnership with the association Plantes et Cultures, which brings together selected nursery producers known for the quality of their collections and their botanical expertise. Each edition gathers around 25 exhibitors, exceptional nurseries, and creators of high-quality plant collections.
The Star Plants of the Garden Festival
Les Botaniques create a link between plants and gardens, highlighting the star plants that make up the ephemeral gardens of the International Garden Festival. It's a unique opportunity to discover, purchase, and discuss remarkable varieties used by landscape designers from around the world in their creations at Chaumont.
Coup de Coeur Prize and Botanical Encounters
Each edition awards a Coup de Coeur Prize recognizing a nursery owner for the excellence of their collection or the originality of their plant creations. The festival also offers meetings, conferences, and discussions with producers, allowing gardening enthusiasts to deepen their knowledge and discover exceptional varieties.
The Allée des Ormeaux: A Botanical Setting
The festival takes place in the Allée des Ormeaux, a former bridle path in the heart of the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire. This green and shaded setting provides an ideal environment for presenting plants and for visitors to stroll, creating a friendly and intimate atmosphere conducive to exchanges between plant world amateurs and professionals.
Practical information — Les Botaniques
Access to the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
By Car
The Domaine is located between Blois (20 min) and Tours (20 min) on the D751. Free parking at the entrance of the estate.
By Train
Station of Onzain-Chaumont-sur-Loire, 2 km from the estate, on the TER Tours-Blois line.
By Bike
On the La Loire à Vélo route. Bicycle racks at the entrance.
Dates
Les Botaniques are held every year in September, over a two-day weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Prices
Access to Les Botaniques is included in the Domaine entrance ticket. Full price: approximately 20 euros. Reduced rates available.
Practical Advice
- Bring a bag or cart to carry your plant purchases
- Nursery owners generally accept card and cash payments
- Bring clothing suitable for September weather
- Take advantage of your visit to discover the International Garden Festival and the Art Season, accessible with the same ticket
Contact
Phone: 02 54 20 99 22
Email: [email protected]
Official website: domaine-chaumont.fr
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Where does it take place — Les Botaniques
Allée des Ormeaux - Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Rue des Argillons, 41150 Chaumont-sur-Loire