Camifolia Garden

11 rue de l’Arzillé – Chemillé
49120 Chemillé-en-Anjou

When coming from the motorway A87, take exit n°25 (Chemillé). Then it’s only a five-minute drive to the garden, which is located near the Town Hall and the Tourist Office.

Anjou Bus Network

Route #7: Angers/Cholet

“Chemillé” bus stop, just 400 metres from the garden.

SNCF train station, just 200 metres from the garden.

Angers / Chemillé: 30 min

Cholet / Chemillé : 15 min

Lat. : 47.215491 – Long. : -0.733275

Self-guided tours

Grab a map and enjoy a peaceful walk at your own pace. Discover the six themed gardens, have fun and learn about each plant and its properties.

Families will be in for a unique sensory discovery. At the reception, you will be given a free log book. Following its 10 steps located all around the garden will awaken your 5 senses !

You will be able to touch and smell plants, walk barefoot on sensory pathways, taste a few condiments, check the best viewpoints in the garden, discover the mystery of the medicine men, etc. A plethora of entertainment and discoveries for all ages.

Guided tours

Every Wednesday from May to October, and every day from 14^th July to 18^th August, one of our guides will give you a one-hour tour, in french.

The first tour is scheduled at 2:30 p.m. and the second one at 4:30 p.m. Feel free to attend both of them, as they are different from one another. Guided tours are available without booking; groups are limited to 25 visitors.

Our garden is accessible to people with reduced mobility 

Some of our pathways are accessible to people with reduced mobility. It is strongly recommended that people with impaired mobility be accompanied to fully enjoy the site.

Disabled parking spaces are provided a few metres from the entrance.

Toilets have been adapted to accommodate people with impaired mobility.

In order to make things easier, a new pathway has been created for people with impaired mobility. It leads to the two most accessible gardens: the Garden of Flavours and the Fibre and Dye Garden.

To see our accessibility plan, click here.

The Gourmet Garden

Have a well-earned break after your visit: head to the Gourmet Garden for a refreshing drink in a shaded setting. Our friendly staff will be happy to meet your every need. We serve a wide range of locally produced organic infusions, syrups and ice cream made from plants, biscuits, cakes, fruit jelly, etc. You can also grab something to read (gardening magazines, books about plants, children’s books) or have a fun family time with one of our board games. The Gourmet Garden is accessible during Camifolia opening hours.

The Shop

In our shop, you will find a wide range of items related to plants, health, beauty and well-being: infusions, teapots & mugs, seeds, floral water, books, etc. Treat yourself to some local food produce such as tasty honey or unusual jam flavours. Your children will enjoy playing with our natural wooden toys and our mini grow kits will encourage them to become budding gardeners by teaching them how to grow daisies or organic cherry tomatoes.

Chemillé-en-Anjou Tourist Office

Chemillé-en-Anjou and its surroundings have a lot to offer to tourists. Whether you are a confirmed hiker, have a passion for ancient architecture and religious heritage, or just want to relax, you will find what you are looking for. From the wooded banks of the Hyrôme river to the peak of the Colline des Gardes known as the highest hill in Anjou, about 250 kilometres of trails and pathways stretch across the countryside and its villages. Don’t forget to stop by the outstanding edifices on your way: the Roman church Notre-Dame, Saint-Georges des Gardes abbey, the Castle of Gonnord in Valanjou, etc. Looking for fun activities? Head to the Hyrôme river for an introduction to fishing or go for a swim at the Coulvée leisure park. For further information on what to do around Chemillé-en-Anjou, check with Tourist Office which is only 200 metres from Camifolia Garden.

The gardens in Anjou

Use your Camifolia ticket to get a special discount when visiting the other 3 gardens in Anjou!

Upon presentation of your Camifolia ticket, you will receive a discount when visiting the following gardens: Terra Botanica, the Oriental Park and the Chemins de la Rose (Rose Pathways).