Jean-Marie Delavay was a priest born in Les Gets in 1834.
In 1867, he was sent to China on an ecclesiastical mission, and took the opportunity to discover the local flora. A great botanical enthusiast, he collected more than 200,000 plants, which are currently in the Museum of Natural History in Paris.
In 2017, the Jean-Marie Delavay Association created this botanical garden to pay tribute to him and to showcase his discoveries: peonies, irises, lilacs, rowan, cherry trees...
- Nature and relaxation, Entertainment/recreation
Priest Delavay botanical garden's visit
Guided visit to discover the plants listed by the Priest Delavay. As part of the European Heritage Days.
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Free of charge.
Reception
Dates
Saturday 17 September 2022 at 10 am.
Services
- Pets welcome
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Access
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Absence of slope > 5%
