Sérignan-du-Comtat
Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre
The tourist service at Sérignan-du-Comtat :
L'Harmas was owned by 19th-century writer and naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre (1823-1915), and is now a museum dedicated to his memory. When touring the house you can visit Fabre's study as well as the botanical garden, which boasts a wide range of Mediterranean trees and flora planted over nearly a hectare.
The famous entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre (1823-1915) moved to this house in Sérignan in 1879. He dedicated his life to the study of insects and flora. He published many textbooks and 10 volumes of his major work, 'les Souvenirs entomologiques'...
From the fallow land around his home (the origin of the word 'Harmas'), Jean-Henri Fabre created a 'field laboratory' where he could observe insects. He worked as a teacher but abandoned his interest in chemistry, maths and physics to devote himself to natural history. In 1922, the National Natural History Museum bought the entire estate. The collections left by the scientist include fossils and minerals, manuscripts, printed material and a few boxes of insects. There are also two exclusive collections - watercolour paintings of mushrooms and an exceptional herbarium.
Self-guided visits or guided tours (minimum of 10 people) – booking required.
From the fallow land around his home (the origin of the word 'Harmas'), Jean-Henri Fabre created a 'field laboratory' where he could observe insects. He worked as a teacher but abandoned his interest in chemistry, maths and physics to devote himself to natural history. In 1922, the National Natural History Museum bought the entire estate. The collections left by the scientist include fossils and minerals, manuscripts, printed material and a few boxes of insects. There are also two exclusive collections - watercolour paintings of mushrooms and an exceptional herbarium.
Self-guided visits or guided tours (minimum of 10 people) – booking required.
Services pour cyclistes
> Closest cycling itineraries:800m from the site: Local loop n°8 « Tour du Massif d'Uchaux »
800m from the site: Local loop n°9 « Le vignoble de plan de Dieu entre Aygues Ouvèze »
800m from the site: Itinerant loop« Tour des Côtes du Rhône à vélos »
850m from the site: Local loop n°6 « D'Orange à Sérignan du Comtat »
5.7km from the site: Local mountain biking circuit "Le Paty-Uchaux"
> For bicycles:
Bicycle parking nearby
Drinking water and restrooms
battery charging for electric bikes and Smartphones
> For cyclists:
Cycling-specific Tourist documentation and maps
Light repair kit
Info on service providers in the "La Provence à Vélo" network (bike rental, massages, deliveries, baggage and personal transport, restaurants, accommodations)
Equipments
- Picnic area
- Bar
- Toilets
- Camper van reception area
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Free car park
Services
- Pets welcome
- Educational visits
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Wi-fi
- Tour free of charge
- Guided tours
Dates and times
All year round, daily.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, May 1st, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Means of payment
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
Prices
Reduced price: 7 €
Adult: 10 €
Child: 7 €.
Free entry for children < 3 years, press, accompanying guides, the drivers, Job-seeker, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for > 10 people.
Spoken languages
- French
Contact
Harmas Jean-Henri FabreRoute d'Orange
84830 Sérignan-du-Comtat
Phone : Show number 04 90 30 57 62
E-Mail : jhfabre@mnhn.fr
Website : http://www.harmasjeanhenrifabre.fr
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/harmasjeanhenrifabre
E-Mail : jhfabre@mnhn.fr
Website : http://www.harmasjeanhenrifabre.fr
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/harmasjeanhenrifabre
coordinates
Longitude : 4.840305Latitude : 44.188038
Downloads
- Flyer
- Fiche vélo n°6 : D'Orange à Sérignan du Comtat
- Fiche vélo n°8 : Tour du Massif d'Uchaux
- Carte - Le Tour des Côtes du Rhône à vélo
- Circuit itinérant : Côtes du Rhône à vélo
- Fiche vélo n°9 : Le vignoble de plan de Dieu entre Aygues Ouvèze
- Boucle locale n°9 : Le vignoble de plan de Dieu entre Aygues Ouvèze