Parc aux Bambous Discover 200 species in a 5-hectare century-old park in the heart of Ariège

The Bamboo Park: an unusual getaway in the heart of nature in ARIEGE

Looking for an original and exotic outing? The Bamboo Park, located in Lapenne, in Ariège (Occitanie), invites you to immerse yourself in a plant world that is as soothing as it is unusual.

Classified as a "Remarkable Garden", this 5-hectare botanical site offers a unique experience in France, ideal for nature lovers, the curious and families in search of peace and quiet and escape.

The park houses one of the largest collections of bamboo in Europe, with more than 250 different varieties, ranging from the smallest species to giants reaching several meters in height.

A veritable plant labyrinth that transforms the walk into an extraordinary sensory adventure.

The winding paths lead you through bamboo groves, but you will also discover a diversity of local and exotic plants, aquatic plants and even a Zen bamboo grove.

Throughout the tour, you'll also discover wooden bridges, ponds, and rest areas inviting meditation or contemplation. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, the place exudes a peaceful atmosphere that will delight lovers of slow tourism and unusual discoveries.

The Bamboo Park is also an ecological approach : no pesticides, rational water management and a desire to preserve local biodiversity.

A small tea room on site allows you to extend your visit with a drink or a homemade snack, often prepared with local products or Indonesian flavors.

Whether you are passionate about botany, a photographer looking for unusual settings or simply curious to discover an unusual place, this visit will surprise you.

A word of advice : bring a camera, you won't be able to resist the urge to immortalize this unusual plant oasis.