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Conservatoire of Bégonia

Interpretation Centre in Rochefort
  • Discover their infinite diversity. Over 1,500 species and varieties.
    Many of the maritime expeditions that left Rochefort or elsewhere had a scientific, and more specifically botanical, purpose. Discovered by one of them in 1690 in the West Indies, the Begonia forms one of the most important botanical genera in the plant kingdom: 2,000 species from 4 continents, from sea level to the Andes, and almost 15,000 hybrids obtained since 1845.

    The fruit of more than 30 years of ongoing...
    Discover their infinite diversity. Over 1,500 species and varieties.
    Many of the maritime expeditions that left Rochefort or elsewhere had a scientific, and more specifically botanical, purpose. Discovered by one of them in 1690 in the West Indies, the Begonia forms one of the most important botanical genera in the plant kingdom: 2,000 species from 4 continents, from sea level to the Andes, and almost 15,000 hybrids obtained since 1845.

    The fruit of more than 30 years of ongoing collecting, this collection is based on research and exchanges with botanic gardens around the world. A true
    An invitation to travel, it is a showcase of tropical ecology, which the most experienced horticulturists and the most renowned botanists come to discover or study.

    Guided tours only (45 to 60 minutes maximum).
  • Tips
    Did you know?
    Begonia, the Bégon flower.
    The flower was named after Michel Bégon, the King's steward, who was stationed in Rochefort at the time and organised a trip to the West Indies. Embarked on this journey, the botanist and draughtsman Charles
    Plumier discovered 6 small herbaceous plants that he named Begonia in honour of his benefactor. He became
    the inventor of the botanical dedication.
  • Environment
    • Town outskirts
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 25  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
    • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
  • Equipment
    • Free car park
    • Car park
    • Toilets
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs on a lead
    • Guided tours
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash