The Anduze Bamboo Grove
A must-see tourist attraction in the Gard, the Prafrance bamboo grove nearAnduze offers a complete change of scenery in a bamboo forest… Located near the Le Castel Rose campsite, it’s only a few minutes’ drive to this must-see site in the Cévennes!
Discover the Bamboo Grove
La bambouseraie de Prafrance (also known as Bambouseraie d’Anduze) is an exotic garden located in Générargues in the Gard department. Unique in Europe and particularly famous for its bamboo forest, the bamboo grove covers 34 hectares (the park, the only part open to the public, covers 15 hectares). It lies 11 km southwest of Alès and just 2 km north of Anduze.
It’s an exceptional place dedicated to the cultivation and conservation of bamboo, as well as to the presentation of a wide variety of exotic plants. These include bamboos planted from 1856 onwards by Eugène Mazel, a passionate botanist and explorer.
Bamboos thrive in this site, which benefits from a climate highly favorable to their cultivation, and form a veritable jungle. With his passion for nature, he will also be planting exotic species from China, Japan, North America and the Himalayas.
The park’s beauty has also been the setting for several films, including Le Salaire de la peur (The Wages of Fear), based on the novel by Georges Arnaud, and Paul et Virginie.
Visit the botanical park
The bamboo grove offers visitors the chance to stroll through various areas, including :
- a forest of giant bamboos, up to 25 metres high
- the bambooarium with a selection of the different species of bamboo found on the site
- Eugène’s pond garden, a place to recharge your batteries
- a plant maze inviting you to travel
- a Laotian village with its typical landscape
- le vallon du Dragon: this 15,000 m² Japanese garden is based on the principles of Feng Shui and the marriage of aquatic, mineral and plant elements.
- the avenue of redwoods, the tallest of which reach 40 meters,
- aerial rides for children on a net course,
To discover the bamboo grove is to embark on a journey through a rich, oversized natural environment, a Zen atmosphere and typical architecture. More than 1,000 varieties of bamboo and other species await you at this exclusive European site.
To explore this superb park, opt for a guided tour.
The park also boasts a range of services and stores, including a food court, a garden center and a souvenir store. The Bamboo Grove is open to the public from February to November.
La Bambouseraie has been awarded the ” Esprit Parc National” label. The Cévennes National Park is recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. The site is located in a magnificent natural setting at the foot of the Cévennes mountains, and the Mediterranean climate favors the growth of bamboo and other exotic plants. La Bambouseraie d’Anduze is a place for botanical discovery, relaxation and open-air walks. It’s an ideal place for nature lovers and exoticists, offering a unique experience in the heart of France’s Gard region.
Where to stay camping in the Gard near the Bambouseraie de Prafrance?
The bamboo plantation is located in Anduze, 1h30 from Avignon and the Mediterranean coast. If you’re looking for a place to stay near the Générargues bamboo grove, our campsite in Anduze, Le Castel Rose, is ideally located just 3 km away. Our 4-star establishment offers you all the comfort, services and activities you need for a pleasant stay in the Gard region. Stay in a mobile home or camping pitch, and enjoy your vacation in our campsite with water park and numerous activities for families with children.
