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The Lamprey's Garden

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Jardin de la Lamproie
20 rue Charles de Gaulle - Lieu-dit Lavagnac
33350
Sainte-Terre

05 57 55 28 28

accueil@saint-emilion-tourisme.com

www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com

Months during which visitors are welcome

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Opening days

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Sainte-Terre : hometown of the lamprey!

 

This large botanical garden, freely accessible, houses several hundreds of waterbank plants, planted alongside a pebbled path which reminds the curve of the Dordogne river.

Once in Sainte-Terre, you'll also have the opportunity to discover its emblematic creaturel: the lamprey. Aquatic animal of almost 450 million years old: it won't leave you indifferent!
 
 

VISIT

Benefit of your disovery of the Garden of the Lamprey to learn more about the Dordogne river, its fauna, its flora and naturally its emblem: the lamprey.



In our cottage, will be a great opportunity to (re)discover the lamprey, aquatic animal old of 450 million years. The fascinating documentary that will be presented to you will not leave you indifferent!

In summer, a guided tour IN FRENCH is offered from Wednesday to Sunday at 2:30 pm.

For more information, click here.

 
 

YOU WILL LOVE IT

  

On Wednesdays and Fridays, you can enjoy various games on site: 


- La Marelle Gastronomique
- Le Saigneur des Anneaux 
- Le Jeu de la Lamproie

 

SCHEDULES


Open from June 1st to September 30th 2023 : 
- Wednesday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM (except on July 14th: 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
- Sunday and bank holidays: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Closed Monday and Tuesday

 

The garden is however open by the town hall and accessible every day from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm.
The Tourist Information Office located at the Jardin de la Lamproie is closed from October to May.

 

Practical information
  • 44°49'16.320"N 0°8'10.298"W // 44.8212 -0.136194

prices
languages
  • French
  • English
means of payment
  • Credit cards accepted

  • "Chèques vacances" accepted

services & labels
  • Self-guided tour

  • Reservations not necessary

  • Reservations necessary

  • Presence of an adult is mandatory

  • On foot

  • Tickets available at the Tourist Office

  • Secure payment over the Web site

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