One of the most beautiful floral parks in France: the Jardins des Martels and visit to a ceramic center in the Tarn

If I offer you a stroll in the shade of Japanese maple trees , in the middle of a plant world filled with colorful beds and all this along a lotus river , would you like it?

In the Tarn , 20 minutes from Toulouse, spend a day at Giroussens!

A garden to escape and dream

As soon as you arrive at the Jardins des Martels, you will quickly understand why it has been ranked among the most beautiful in France . In a visit to this 35,000 m2 floral park , you will have traveled the world to discover more than 2,500 varieties of plants and flowers .

An arrowed course awaits you so as not to miss anything, let yourself be guided!
You will discover an exotic and aquatic greenhouse , a gazebo , a banana plantation and a mini farm that will delight young and old .

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Advance from surprise to surprise

You will love getting lost in the bamboo maze , taking yourself for an adventurer by discovering the Lotus Temple or climbing one by one the steps that lead to the Balinese Jogglo !

Japanese steps will give you this unique feeling of walking on water , it's fabulous!

There is something for all tastes and all ages . The course is accessible for strollers but plan a few passages in the grass, the circuit is shaded and many benches are at your disposal to rest and admire the different massifs and bodies of water.

There is a refreshment bar on site and a picnic area . I was about to forget... ! our friends dogs are accepted on a leash .

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You can discover these gardens all year round with a new painting every season

From May to August : Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (including holidays)

In April and September : Monday to Sunday from 1.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

From ¹ to 17 October: Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

From October 20 to October 26 inclusive : Daily from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The entry fee is 8.50 to 9.50 euros and for children is between 4.50 and 5.50 euros depending on the season.

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Visit to a Ceramics center in Giroussens

To end your day in style in this section The mini farm , you can go to the ceramic center of Giroussens , which is a place dedicated to contemporary ceramic art . There you will find two exhibition rooms, a shop and a bookstore area.

Access to the shop is free , however allow 3 € to access the 2 exhibition rooms.

The store is closed from January to mid-February, as well as for the Ascension, Christmas and New Years Day.

In July / August , the shop is open every day and from September to June , closed on Monday.

The opening hours are : 10h00-12H00 and 14H00-18h00.

Good visit !

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Article written by Fannie Lefever for the Tarn Aveyron Guide