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The Bambouseraie near Anduze

42 km from Mas g'Ardéchois, you can go there by car, or by the little train which leaves from Anduze and takes you through the Cévennes. You will see bamboos there, of course, but also j'ponais gardens, gigantic flowers, bonsai, etc.



Sure. La Bambouseraie en Cévennes, also known as the Bambouseraie of Anduze, is a botanical garden located in Générargues, France. It is the largest bamboo garden in Europe, covering an area of 34 hectares (84 acres).

La Bambouseraie en Cévennes, France


The garden was founded in 1856 by Eugène Mazel, a French engineer who fell in love with bamboo while on a trip to Asia. Mazel began collecting bamboo from all over the world, and he eventually planted over 1,000 varieties of bamboo in his garden.

Today, La Bambouseraie en Cévennes is home to over 2,000 varieties of bamboo from all over the world. The garden is divided into several sections, each showcasing a different type of bamboo. There are also ponds, waterfalls, and a Japanese tea garden.

Visitors to La Bambouseraie en Cévennes can take a guided tour of the garden, or explore it at their own pace. The garden is open to the public from March to November.

Here are some of the highlights of La Bambouseraie en Cévennes:

  • The Giant Dragon Bamboo: This variety of bamboo can grow up to 25 meters (82 feet) tall.

  • The Labyrinth: The garden's labyrinth is made up of tall bamboo hedges.

  • The Children's Play Area: The children's play area features bamboo structures for climbing and exploring.

  • The Bamboo Museum: The museum houses a collection of artifacts related to bamboo, as well as information about the history and cultivation of bamboo.


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