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The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens

Parc Floral d’Apremont

Apremont-sur-Allier, France

  1. WORLD’S BEST BOTANICAL GARDENS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 54 2026

No. 1 in France

Parc Floral d’Apremont

A landscaped floral park below Apremont Castle on the banks of the Allier River, with labelled trees, shrubs and flowers. Garden follies, waterfalls and ponds sit among lawns open to barefoot walking, and the ticket includes the castle stables and terrace.

Highlights

  • Wisteria tunnel
  • Chinese bridge and waterfall
  • Belvedere over the Allier

Good to know

  • Adult entry €12, includes stables and terrace
  • Dogs on leashes allowed
  • No cafe inside, some in village

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