TOURS, WORKSHOPS & INTERNSHIPS

Le Vasterival is a private garden, open to the public except on Sundays and public holidaysAll visits are guided, in French or English, by one of our experienced gardeners. Self-guided tours are not permitted.

We welcome groups (minimum 10 people) by reservation all year round (please click here to make a reservation).

From 13 March to 15 September 2023, we also offer, without prior reservation:

  • One hour visit from Monday to Friday at 11.00 am (adults: 15€ pp / children from 15 years: 8€)

In case of delay, please call us at: +33 (0)2-35-85-12-05.

The gate opens 30′ before each visit. Parking available inside.

The garden is hilly and not accessible for persons with disabilities and pushchairs. Please leave your pets at home. For your comfort, please bring boots and rain gear!

In case of cancellation, we will try to inform you in time.



Please click on the event of your choice to register :

      JAN         FEV         MAR         AVR         MAI         JUN         JUL         AOU         SEP         OCT         NOV         DEC    
Perce-neige, Cyclamens et tapis de bulbes                        
Camélias                        
Hellébores, Hamamelis, Corylopsis                        
Magnolias, Cerisiers à fleurs                        
Rhododendrons, azalées                        
Cornouillers à fleurs, deutzias, seringats, lilas                        
Roses, Clématites                        
Hydrangéas, Itea, Cléthras                        
Eucryphias, Hoherias, Lomatias                        
Montbretias, Crinums, Nérines                        
Erables du Japon                        

Ecorces, conifères, persistants, couvre-sols / toute l’année…

 


GROUPS | Upon request

 

This tour takes you through the entire garden and shows you the most attractive plants, scenes and views of the moment. The route can change daily depending on interest and weather.

Minimum 10 persons.

Duration : 2h

Adults : 20€
Children (from 15 years old) : 10€


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PRUNING WORKSHOPS | Upon request

 

Dominique, a passionate tree surgeon, will pass on his knowledge through practical exercises to teach you how to prune and to understand the principles and results of “transparency pruning”.

Minimum 6 persons.

Duration:
– Half day from 2pm to 4.30pm. Gate opens at 13.30pm.
– Full day from 10am to 4.30pm. Gate opens at 09.30am.

Half day : adults 45€
Full day : adults 95€

Do not forget your secateurs and your picnic.


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INTERNSHIPS | Upon request

 

Internships : We welcome trainees from all horticultural backgrounds for further training in the recognition and use of plants.

The duration of the unpaid internship is one week, renewable.

Requirements : The candidate must be in charge of a school or a horticultural training organisation, be motivated and independent in terms of transport. An internship agreement must be signed beforehand.

Accommodation is possible on site.

Contact us by email or by phone at +33 (0)2-35-85-12-05.


CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS| Upon request

 

Botanical discoveries and discovery of different biotopes (apiary, ponds, etc.) for school children of various ages.

Contact us for more information by email or by phone +33 (0)2-35-85-12-05.


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