In 1897, Georges Delaselle, a Parisian insurer, fell under the spell of Batz Island and decided to create a small oasis. He bought some pieces of land at Penn ar C’hleguer Point where he planted Lambert cypresses, Holm oaks and Austrian black pines in order to protect the site from wind and spray. He dug basins in the dune to shelter the plants. He also discovered an important prehistoric site.

In 1937, having exhausted his resources and money, he sold the property. The garden became neglected.

In 1987 a team of volunteers belonging to the association “the friends of G. Delaselle garden” decided to restore it. Today, as a property of the Littoral Conservation Area, the garden has more than 2000 species from all continents among which is an exceptional collection of palm trees.

Open from March 29th 2008 to November 2nd 2008
From 29/03 to 30/06 and from 01/09 to 02/11: open between 14h and 18h, from Wednesdays to Mondays, closed on Tuesdays.
from 01/07/08 to 31/08: open every day between 13h and 18h30.

Guided tour on Sundays at 15h, lasting 1h, 7€.
Privilege visit in July and August, on Tuesdays at 10h, lasting 2h, with detailed commentaries about the history and flora, 8€.

Tariffs: adults 4€50, seniors, students 3€50, children (between 10 and 16 years old) 2€.
Information and booking: 02 98 61 75 65,
Fax 02 98 61 74 97.