Le Parc Floral de la Source
Come and discover an extraordinary garden ! Since 1967, the Parc Floral de la Source near Orléans has been showcasing and creating new gardens and spaces for plants and animals against a backdrop of rare trees. It is an ideal place for a family day out, a walk with friends or a romantic stroll.
What to see and do at the Parc Floral de la Source, Orléans
On the edge of the Sologne hills and the plain of Val de Loire, the Parc Floral de la Source is the work of many generations of gardeners in the horticultural tradition of the Loiret region. The park has thousands of trees, many centuries old, criss-crossed with splendid pathways leading to gardens featuring an ever-increasing number of botanical collections. It is famous for its rose garden, ‘grand miroir’ lake and 35 hectares of paradise to relax or enjoy a picnic. Traditional and contemporary compositions of flowers, plants, trees and groves give a harmonious symphony in a wonderful lush setting.
The ‘Jardin Remarkable’ is also home to 350 animals, mostly birds from Africa, Oceania and Asia, plus a butterfly house. A crazy golf, play parks, picnic areas, little train and quadricycles complete the range of attractions and facilities…
And let’s not forget the programme of shows, conferences and other events, many for children, which take place throughout the year. The possibilities are endless
Not far from the Parc Floral de la Source
If you loved the grand rose garden at the Parc, then why not continue along the « Route de la Rose » to the Jardin des Plantes d’Orléans. The rose garden here is one of the finest in France offering a sensory experience in an exuberant fragrant tangle of award-winning roses with lots of games and facilities for children.
For yet more rose experiences we recommend the Conservatoire Jean Dupont rose garden in the Parc Léon Chenault near the church at the heart of the former plant-growing district of Saint-Marceau. It has the complete collection of roses created in the Orléanais region since 1819. Round off your tour at the rose garden of the Château de Saint-Jean-le-Blanc.
As you can see, roses flourish in the Loiret ! The Route de la Rose takes you on a journey of discovery through sensory, cultural, fun and unusual experiences. Follow the back roads between delightful villages, historic monuments and gardens with 1,001 fragrances to discover the story of the rose and its many virtues.
Bouquets, scented gifts, delicious rose-flavoured specialities and lots more. Stop off at a nearby producer to buy a souvenir of your holiday spent in the company of this unique flower !
Travel around Loiret with Gîtes de France Loiret : Orléans, La Forêt d'Orléans , Château de Beaugency
How to get to Parc Floral de la Source :
By road
A10 Chartres, Paris, Lille, Brussels
A10 Tours, Bordeaux, Spain, Portugal
A6, N60 Lyon (liaison A10- A6 via A19)
A71 Bourges, Clermont-Ferrand, Spain, Italy
By rail
From Paris (gare d’Austerlitz) to Orléans or Les Aubrais,
By air : Loiret airport 15 minutes from Orléans
By bus from Paris region: Ouibus, Flixbus and Isilines
SatNav : Longitude : 1.93761706 | Latitude : 47.8473919"
Our selection of accommodations
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Gîte le Châtelet
in SAINT-HILAIRE-SAINT-MESMIN - Loiret
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La Petite Crémaillère
in Marcilly-en-Villette - Loiret
