Parc Floral de la Source
Parc floral de la Source
A large floral park at the source of the Loiret River, famed for its rose and iris gardens and butterfly greenhouse, where visitors can also see river water bubbling up from underground.
Parc Floral de la Source covers about 35 hectares and was created for the 1967 international flower show. The park features a rose garden, an iris garden, a dahlia garden, a kitchen garden and a tropical butterfly greenhouse, while flamingos and cranes wander across the lawns. The Loiret River rises from a spring within the park, which is a highlight of any visit. Admission is about €7, and opening hours are shorter in winter. From the city center, take Tram Line A south for about 20 minutes to the 'Parc Floral' stop.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00-19:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Collégiale Saint-Aignan
- Quais de Loire & Pont George-V
- Rue de Bourgogne
- Jardin de l'Évêché
- Orléans Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Croix)
- Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans
- Campo Santo
- Hôtel Groslot