Parc Floral de la Source

[2] The Parc Floral de la Source extends over 35 ha (86.5 acres).

[3] It uses the natural contours of the site and consists of open spaces where the flora, fauna and minerals are juxtaposed.

Its unique geographical position, between the wooded region of Sologne and the plains of the Loire Valley, gives it a particular relief.

Located on the plateau are animal enclosures for a variety of species, including alpaca and Ouessant sheep.

[5] From April to October 1967, Orléans became the world capital of horticulture: 330 exhibitors, 700 producers from 11 countries, 13,000 m² of glasshouses specially constructed to house successive exhibitions on 35 hectares.

Other exhibitions : in 1996, voyage en chrysanthèmes and la ronde des fougères; in 1998, la fête de l'iris; in 1999, jardins du monde (30th salon of the chrysanthemum) and the international salon of the dahlia and fruits of autumn; in 2000, 200,000 bulbs in flower; in 2001, le parc de tous les enchantements et le monde des nains-ventés; in 2003, chrysanthèmes recup’art; in 2006, festival of exotic birds and orchids;[6] in 2007, le festival de l'iris.

[8] Based on the article in French Wikipedia, Parc Floral de la Saource