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Parc Phoenix

It's Europe's largest botanical garden (7000 sq metres), a relaxing park dotted with ponds and a small zoo. The Parc Phoenix is a place to visit again and again. Stroll the tree-lined paths, enjoy the tropical vegetation in the greenhouse, watch otters and monkeys play and say hi to the peacock strutting the grounds.

Peacock in the Parc Phoenix

The outdoor park is an oasis of calm and Mediterranean vegetation, awash with fountains, flowering trees and birds.

Fountains in Parc Phoenix

Mediterranean garden in Parc Phoenix

Cascade at Parc Phoenix

There are plenty of places to sit, meditate or picnic. For sustenance there's a snack stall with drinks, sandwiches and salads.

The giant greenhouse contains seven different tropical climates making it a perfect visit on a wintry day.

Parc Phoenix Greenhouse

Greenhouse in the Parc Phoenix

There's a birdhouse with immensely wise owls, a petting zoo, an orchid garden, an aquarium and lakes with caimans, crocodiles, flamingos and other creatures. There's a terrarium, a kiddie park, and gardens devoted to various regions of the world. All told, there's 2500 plant species and the animal life is constantly being augmented.

Parc Phoenix flamingo pond

Flower at Parc Phoenix

Naturally, the Parc Phoenix is a great spot for kids; there are often school groups in the park during the week. It's best to arrange a morning visit if possible as it's more peaceful. A visit to the Park Phoenix can easily be combined with a visit to the Asian Arts Museum (Musée des Arts Asiatiques) which is within the park.

Opening Hours

The Parc Phoenix is open daily from 9.30am to 6.30pm, later in summer.

Admission

Admission is €5.20 for adults.

Related Pages

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