Arboretum Gaston Allard : info and guided tour

Introduction to Arboretum Gaston Allard

The Arboretum Gaston Allard is a botanical garden in Angers, located at 9 Rue du Château d’Orgemont, not far from the city center. This site brings together an important collection of trees and shrubs, arranged as a space for both strolling and scientific discovery. It attracts botany enthusiasts with the diversity of its species and its peaceful atmosphere.

As its name suggests, the arboretum is associated with Gaston Allard, a local figure linked to the horticultural history of Angers. The site is part of Angers’ botanical tradition, a city known for its gardens and plant collections. Its appeal lies mainly in the richness of its plant palette and the way the plantings create varied atmospheres.

Visitors will discover trees with different shapes, carefully maintained flowerbeds, and paths that invite close observation of the foliage, bark, and growth habits of the plants. The arboretum is valued for its role as a living conservatory, but also for the quality of the setting it offers in the city. It is a place that is at once quiet, informative, and very pleasant to explore.

Discover Angers with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the arboretum by presenting the history of the site, the origin of its collections, and the characteristics of its remarkable species. In the Angers context, discreet guidance also makes it possible to place this botanical garden within the city’s horticultural culture and appreciate its most significant details.