Sérignan-du-Comtat
Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre Gardens
Tourist service in Sérignan-du-Comtat :
Designated a "Maison des illustres" and a "Remarkable Garden", the Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre is the final resting place of naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre, the all-rounder whose life has been watched over by the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle since 1922. He moved here in 1879 and made it his open-air laboratory. The rustic farmhouse, with its pink facade and green shutters, and its one-hectare park with its Mediterranean vegetation, offer all visitors an instructive and moving journey into the history of a 19th-century scientist.
From the pleasure garden...
Following on from the visit to J-H Fabre's family home, a one-hectare garden with Mediterranean vegetation takes shape. A new pathway echoes Fabre's art of combining pleasure and biodiversity, which was innovative for his time. Thousands of plants, selected from the naturalist's writings, now enrich the flowerbeds. The fountain and pond, as well as the carefully furnished terrace, invite you to linger in this charming garden, whose domestic character has been preserved by the Museum.
... to the scholar's wasteland
In the "Harmas" itself, a part of the grounds that once resembled scrubland, the Muséum's gardeners have also preserved the spirit of the place by introducing species appreciated by insects, such as thyme and rosemary.
Along the way, visitors can discover four ingenious observation systems designed by J.-H. Fabre.
One destination, one ticket, two sites
The Harmas de J.-H. Fabre and the Naturoptère are two partner sites offering a unique encounter with biodiversity. Push open the door to the estate of a great figure in the natural sciences and enjoy a rich and original visit. And let yourself be tempted by the cultural and educational center's activities designed for all ages.
Following on from the visit to J-H Fabre's family home, a one-hectare garden with Mediterranean vegetation takes shape. A new pathway echoes Fabre's art of combining pleasure and biodiversity, which was innovative for his time. Thousands of plants, selected from the naturalist's writings, now enrich the flowerbeds. The fountain and pond, as well as the carefully furnished terrace, invite you to linger in this charming garden, whose domestic character has been preserved by the Museum.
... to the scholar's wasteland
In the "Harmas" itself, a part of the grounds that once resembled scrubland, the Muséum's gardeners have also preserved the spirit of the place by introducing species appreciated by insects, such as thyme and rosemary.
Along the way, visitors can discover four ingenious observation systems designed by J.-H. Fabre.
One destination, one ticket, two sites
The Harmas de J.-H. Fabre and the Naturoptère are two partner sites offering a unique encounter with biodiversity. Push open the door to the estate of a great figure in the natural sciences and enjoy a rich and original visit. And let yourself be tempted by the cultural and educational center's activities designed for all ages.
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Equipment
- Car park
Services
- Educational visits
- Themed tour
- Tour free of charge
- Guided tours
Dates and times
Every day throughout the year.
Closed on Wednesday.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st and December 25th.
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
Prices
Full price: 5 to 7 €
Reduced price: 5 €.
Free entry for children < 3 years, Job-seeker, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Methods of payment
- Check
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
Contact
Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre Gardens445 Route d'Orange
84830 Sérignan-du-Comtat
Tel :
View number
04 90 30 57 62
E-Mail : jhfabre@mnhn.fr
Website : http://www.harmasjeanhenrifabre.fr/
E-Mail : jhfabre@mnhn.fr
Website : http://www.harmasjeanhenrifabre.fr/