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Biodiversity in the garden

Discover exemplary initiatives in Touraine: parks, ecological gardens and rare species, combining beauty, biodiversity and sustainable actions for a preserved natural heritage.

The natural treasures of the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park

At the heart of the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park, a living mosaic is revealed beneath your feet. Streams meander between natural meadows, creating precious refuges for local wildlife. Admire the ballet of dragonflies above the preserved ponds, while the team of gardeners works discreetly to maintain biodiversity.
In these natural sanctuaries, every centimetre counts. The first few centimetres of soil are home to teeming microbial activity, a veritable invisible treasure trove that feeds life above ground. The protected natural areas hold surprises in store for you on every visit: a rare orchid here, a little-known butterfly there.

Espaces naturels sensibles en Loire-Anjou-Touraine : la Vallée de la Loire amont
Espaces naturels sensibles en Loire-Anjou-Touraine : la Vallée de la Loire amont
Espaces naturels sensibles en Loire-Anjou-Touraine : la Vallée de la Loire amont

The gardens of Château de Villandry a refuge for nature

Since 2009, Villandry has been going organic. Goodbye pesticides. Discover a vegetable garden where nature reclaims its rights! Observe the auxiliary insects, introduced to regulate pests, and admire the birds that find refuge thanks to this area labelled by the LPO. Here, even the tools are designed to preserve the soil, like the grelinette that replaces the traditional spade.

The enchanted garden at Le Rivau biodiversity and living heritage

At Le Rivau, everything has been designed to appeal to wildlife and pollinators. Simple flowers replace horticultural hybrids, and the beehives are buzzing with activity. Immerse yourself in a veritable fairytale in Gargantua’s kitchen garden, where pumpkins from Touraine rub shoulders with sugar plants from Berry. You’ll also discover an incredible collection of 450 varieties of fragrant labelled roses.

The tomato conservatory at La Bourdaisière a delight for the taste buds

Near Montlouis-sur-Loire, explore a unique collection of 700 varieties of tomato from all over the world. Enjoy an original tasting at the bar… with tomatoes! But that’s not all: marvel at the“Dahliacolor” garden, with 5,000 dahlia tubers, and discover an innovative agroecological micro-farm.

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