Visit Arboretum Domanial La Jonchere Saint Maurice C CbcThe Arboretum Domanial de La Jonchère Saint-Maurice offers incredible plant diversity, with over 300 species of trees and shrubs from all five continents. These include giants such as a 62-metre sequoia, a 64-metre Douglas fir and a 43-metre Japanese cedar. Other remarkable species such as the bald cypress, a century-old twisted beech and the handkerchief tree will fill you with wonder… Switch off, you’re in Limousin!
Arboretum Jonchere @chrimstelle CopieCreated in 1884 by Henri Gérardin and André Laurent, this arboretum is one of the oldest in France. Initially a reforestation nursery, then an experimental nursery, it has become a centre of excellence for the acclimatisation of exotic species. Today, its 40 hectares are home to an exceptional botanical heritage.
The Haute-Vienne region has a wealth of natural sites to discover, but the Arboretum Domanial de La Jonchère Saint-Maurice is a must-see for lovers of nature and botany. With its many tree species, some of which are the tallest specimens in France and Europe, it offers an impressive and unique spectacle. This site, both educational and relaxing, is sure to delight the whole family.
Discover the world of plants at the Jonchère Saint Maurice state arboretum and recharge your chlorophyll batteries! 🍃
Whether you choose to visit the arboretum at your own pace along the hiking trail that crosses it, in connected mode with the smartphone app or as part of a guided tour with the ONF, you can be sure of a moment of peace and fulfilment under the foliage of these green giants. 🙏
Take the time to walk along the educational trail to immerse yourself in the site, discovering the various species that flourish there while enjoying the rustle of nature and its fragrances as the seasons change.
With the “Arboretum de la Jonchère 87” application, you can be guided at your own pace as you explore this temple of greenery and easily locate the most beautiful specimens.
The arboretum is home to a giant sequoia, remarkable both for its imposing size (7 m in circumference and 53 m in height) and its unusual history. Imported from California, it was transported to St Petersburg for the 1887 Universal Exhibition and then replanted in Limousin.
