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#1Theme & amusement parks in FranceTravelers' Choice 2026
- Visit: 4–10 hours
- Ideal for kids
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Terra Botanica is a botanical amusement park in Angers, exploring the secrets and history of plants.
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Why go
- 500,000 plants from around the world, with collections spanning six continents.
- Terra Nocta, a nighttime sound-and-light trail that began in 2021.
- La Canopée des Oiseaux, with virtual-flight simulations, a zipline and rope-bridge courses.
Plan your visit
Opening times
Oct10:00–18:00
From the venue's website · checked 27 Oct 2026
Rides and age limits
- Odyssée botanique
- Boat ride Inspired by wooden gabares that once traveled up the Maine.
- Voyage en coquilles de noix
- Monorail by Soquet
- Voyage au centre de la plante
- Film in the 4-D cinema
Don't miss
- Themed gardens and educational displaysExplore plants and biodiversity through gardens and educational displays.
- Mystères de la ForêtSee trees, primary forests and fungi in this themed area.Mystères de la Forêt
- Basses vallées angevinesThe park overlooks this Natura 2000 biodiversity area.Overlooking the Basses vallées angevines
With kids
- Children's attractions and games are available in the park.
- Plant-focused shows include botanists' explorations in the 18th century.
Shorts
History
Landscape architect and urban planner Thierry Huau designed the park's setting with architect Jean Kalt. Jean de Gastines designed its buildings.
- 1998The original park project was proposed.
- 2004The concept shifted toward a worldwide view of plants and sustainable development.
- 2021Mystères de la Forêt, the fifth themed area, opened. Terra Nocta's nighttime sound-and-light trail began.
- 2023The forest area expanded with La Canopée des Oiseaux.
Sources: Terra Botanica - Wikipedia · Terra Botanica, the adventure of plants · Terra Botanica prices - Terra Botanica · Dates and times Terra Botanica - Terra Botanica · Terra Botanica - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026
Where
Rte d'Épinard, Angers, 49100
- Website
- terrabotanica.fr/
- Phone
- +33241250000
Questions and answers
Where do Terra Botanica’s plants come from?
The collections span six continents.
What occupied the Terra Botanica site before the park?
The former Angers-Avrillé aerodrome occupied the site.
Who designed Terra Botanica’s landscape?
Landscape architect and urban planner Thierry Huau planned it with architect Jean Kalt.
Who designed Terra Botanica’s buildings?
Architect Jean de Gastines designed the buildings.
How many people visited Terra Botanica in 2024?
The park welcomed 578,000 visitors.
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