Le Jardin de la Basse Fontaine

6,000 m2 landscaped area, Jardin Remarquable label. Located in Puyméras, 7km from Vaison-la-Romaine. You and your family can discover fountains, terraces, dry-stone walls, arbors and a pond.

Description

There are 1,700 species of plants to see: fruit trees, olive trees, a vegetable garden, various Mediterranean species and a collection of 400 species of succulents. The garden will delight children, with a dedicated area featuring huts, swings and a sandbox. They can also get up close to the farmyard animals, birds in sailboats, fish and turtles. The owner will be happy to welcome you and answer any questions you may have.

Sustainable tourism

"It's an extraordinary garden," you might say as you stroll through Jean-Paul Boyer's garden. Formerly head of a gardening company, now retired, he devotes himself full-time to his own garden. Drawing on his professionalism, he divides the garden into ten areas, creating different atmospheres according to the species chosen. Visitors are led from one plant world to another: the Japanese garden, the olive grove, the garrigue, the vegetable garden and many others, not forgetting the children's corner with its hut perched in a pine tree. Further away, chickens cackle and, quieter still, Hermann's tortoises live out their lives peacefully.

Spoken languages

  • French

Themes

  • Garden
  • Botanical garden
  • Private garden

Labels and ranking

  • "Accueil Vélo" : Cyclists Welcome label

Opening

From 01/05 to 17/10, daily.
By appointment only from 2pm. Average length of visit 1 to 2 hours.

Visit

Individual tour

  • Unguided individual tours on request

Group tour

  • Unguided group tours on request
  • Guided group tours on request
  • Min. group size: 10

Rate

Full price: 5 €.

Free entry for children < 16 years, press, accompanying guides, the drivers, the supervisors, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for > 10 people.

Payment options:

  • Check
  • Cash

Situation

Show itinerary

Amenities and Services

  • Pets welcome
  • Shop
  • Private parking
  • Free car park
  • Covered picnic area
  • Car park
  • Public WC
  • Play area
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance