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What is Terra Botanica?
It's in the Maine-et-Loire department, in Angers, that we find a park like no other: Terra Botanica is the first European park dedicated to the world of plants and biodiversity. It reveals more than 5,000 plant species from around the world and attractions that aim to raise public awareness about biodiversity and introduce the plants of our planet through activities accessible to all.
Terra Botanica in numbers:
- 500,000 trees and plants from around the world
- 22 hectares
- 5 major themes: Great Explorations, Origins of Life, Unusual Plants, Escape to Anjou and Mysteries of the Forest
- More than 50 attractions, activities and games
- More than 280,000 visitors each year
How to get to Terra Botanica?
Address: route d'Épinard, 49000 Angers
By car
Terra Botanica is located 15 minutes by car from Angers city center, 1 hour from Nantes and Rennes, 1 hour 15 minutes from Le Mans and Tours, and 2 hours 30 minutes from Paris.
Free parking is available in front of the park entrance for cars, coaches and motorhomes.
By public transport
It's possible to reach Terra Botanica from Angers city center by taking bus lines 5 or 3d, or tram A. In all cases, stop at Terra Botanica stop.
What to see / What to do?
Terra Botanica is a true paradise for those who love plants. You'll have the opportunity to discover more than 500,000 plants and trees in the park, from 5,000 different species from all continents. But what makes this space special are the dozens of activities, animations and even attractions that have been installed to make you experience an unforgettable moment among plants.
Examples of park attractions:
- Terra from the sky: a balloon that rises to 150 meters high to make you discover the park differently
- The Botanical Odyssey: a boat that takes you for a few minutes along the water, discovering the surroundings
- The Nutshell: a walk among the trees along a landscaped circuit
- The 4D Adventure: 2 4D films projected with moving seats
But also:
- Shows for the whole family
- Activities to discover biodiversity
- Workshops to learn while having fun
Perfect for spending a lovely day with family!
Opening hours and prices
Prices
On site on the day of your visit:
Free for children aged 0 to 2 inclusive.
Note: tickets are cheaper if you buy them online, for a specific date. The earlier you buy your ticket (+ 6 days before your visit), the more reduced the price will be. So remember to book your entry at least one week in advance!
There is a season pass that gives you unlimited access to the park throughout the current season: €65 for adults and €35 for children.
Opening hours
Open daily from early April to early September, then weekends and end of week in September and October. Be sure to check the website in advance, however it is closed on certain days of the year exceptionally.
Open from 10am to 7pm during high season and weekends, from 10am to 6pm on weekdays the rest of the year.
The park offers events throughout the year: Terra Spring, Autumn Festival and Plant Days. Remember to check the opening hours on the website for each of these events.
It also offers night visits during the summer period, until 10:30pm-11pm depending on the date.
Accessibility
The entire park is accessible to people with reduced mobility. All attractions are also accessible except the Nutshell Journey. Magnetic loops are present in cinemas.
It's possible to borrow a wheelchair at the park entrance by providing an identity document.
Pets
Pets are not accepted in the park. Only guide dogs for the blind are allowed to enter.
In conclusion
If you have the opportunity to visit the beautiful Anjou region, don't miss visiting Terra Botanica park which has many things to reveal to you. Whether you're adults or with family, passionate or not about horticulture, you'll have the opportunity to spend an original day under the sign of plants! A botanical discovery like you won't find anywhere else!