"Les Camellias de la Prairie" Park

In Alès in the Cévennes region, discover the historic collection of 260 varieties of camellias and rare plants.

"Les Camellias de la Prairie"

Located in Alès in the Cevennes region, “Les Camellias de la Prairie” Park was designed in the early 20th century by Jean Ignal. 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.

This unique garden has over 200 varieties of camellias, more than 700 individual plants, of which some are a hundred years old and unique in France. It has been listed since 2007 at the National Conservatory of Specialist Plant Collections. Events and presentations all year round.

♦ Guided tours at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. or by appointment
♦ Gardening workshops with Bernard le jardinier:
Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. and Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Book ahead. 2-hr session €30
♦ Seed sale including seeds for some of the park's rare varieties
♦ Specialist nursery, boutique
♦ Free access picnic area

 Admission: €7.50 adult; €5.50 (under 12s); Free (under 5s).
Closed Tuesday.

For more information:

Les Camellias de la Prairie
2396 chemin des sports
Quartier Prairie Sud
30100 Alès en Cévennes
Tel : 33 (0)4 66 52 67 48