Sérignan-du-Comtat

Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre Gardens

The tourist service at Sérignan-du-Comtat :

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, and his garden became his laboratory. Today, his garden is classified as a 'Jardin remarquable' (Remarkable garden).
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With a surface area of around 9000 m2 and retaining the same architectural plan as it did years ago, this decorative garden and arboretum is a true paradise of plants and insects. More than 500 species of Mediterranean plants as well as two ponds are the home of land and water-based insects that fascinated the famous entomologist.

In 1922, the National Natural History Museum purchased 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.

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Equipments

  • Car park

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Themed tour
  • Tour free of charge
  • Guided tours

Dates and times

Every day throughout the year.
Closed on Wednesday.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st and December 25th.

Means of payment

  • Check
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash

Prices

Full price: 5 to 7 €
Reduced price: 5 €.

Free entry for children < 3 years, Job-seeker, disabled people and accompanying persons.

Spoken languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Contact

Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre Gardens
Route d'Orange
84830 Sérignan-du-Comtat
Phone : Show number 04 90 30 57 62
E-Mail : jhfabre@mnhn.fr
Website : http://www.harmasjeanhenrifabre.fr/

coordinates

Longitude : 4.840305
Latitude : 44.188038