Botanical garden of Vauville

A sensory journey in La Manche
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In the north of La Manche, the Botanical garden of Vauville is a haven of peace and the perfect place to get away from it all. With more than 1 000 species of southern plants in a park of 4.5 hectares, the garden offers a complete change of scenery just a few metres from the beach. Nestling in the Cotentin countryside and warmed by the Gulf Stream, this oasis of greenery will take you on a sensory journey.

Continue your journey by exploring the other remarkable parks and gardens of La Manche, it's this way!

Visit the Botanical garden of Vauville

Amazing gardens

From the beach in Vauville, it’s hard to believe there are several hectares of exotic gardens just a hop away.
The journey begins as you enter the Botanical garden of Vauville. Stroll through the Chinese palm grove and admire the southern species, Mediterranean garden and aquatic flowers. As you go through the different areas, you’ll travel from country to country. A festival of colours and fragrances, the garden reveals different treasures over the course of the seasons.

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A family affair

Created in 1948 by the perfumer and traveller Eric Pellerin and his wife, the Jardin de Vauville continued to expand and develop in the 1980s in the hands of Guillaume Pellerin and Cléophée de Turckheim. In 2017, it was taken over by the grandson, Eric Pellerin: a passion for botany passed down from generation to generation! Today, the Jardin de Vauville is a listed “Remarkable Garden” and is on the French Supplementary List of Historical Monuments.

Château de Vauville

a gem of architecture in a natural setting

Why not take a break in this haven of greenery to enjoy the view of the Château de Vauville? Set against the backdrop of its beautiful botanical garden, this château is a treasure from the past, with its impressive tower, walls and moat. It’s now a private property, but you can enjoy the lovely view from the outside.

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Practical information

  • The Vauville Garden is open every day from April to September, and from Wednesday to Sunday in October.
  • Visits are self-guided, and audio guides are available on site.
  • Around 70% of the garden is accessible to people with reduced mobility. We recommend visiting with someone who can provide assistance where needed.

the Botanical Garden of Vauville

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