E.M. Heckel Botanical Garden

  • Park and garden
  • Garden
  • Botanical garden
  • Remarkable garden
48 Avenue Clot-Bey, 13008 Marseille 8ème
The Botanical Garden covers an area of 1.2 hectares and presents approximately 3,000 different plant species from five continents, presented in nine thematic areas.
A little history

It was only in the 19th century that botanical gardens became public pleasure gardens, then called "Jardins des plantes". The first botanical garden of Marseille was created by King René, near the Saint-Victor abbey.

In 1802, a second garden was inaugurated in the Chartreux district, with Empress Josephine as its godmother. Thanks to its director, M. Gouffé-Lacour, it became very famous. Unfortunately, this garden, located on the axis of the Marseille-Toulon railroad,...

Services

Services

Botanic trail
Botanical
Fauna - flora
Environment
Parking
Tour free of charge
Guided tours

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Closed on monday

Localisation

Localisation

E.M. Heckel Botanical Garden
48 Avenue Clot-Bey, 13008 Marseille 8ème

Environment

Environment
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Bus stop < 500 m
Updated on 07 April 2025 at 10:06
by Ville de Marseille
(Offer identifier : 5538021)
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