In addition to the mimosa, the flora and gardens of Bormes are remarkable and noted. Favored by a very mild climate and exceptional light, plants and flowers have found a favorite land in Bormes les Mimosas. Treat yourself to a flowery stroll in the medieval village where you will come across a wide variety of plants and flowers. Then, continue to the city parks, which are filled with southern plants all year round.
The variety of flora in Bormes les Mimosas
La flora and gardens from Bormes the Mimosas are a real art de vivre. There is a wide variety of plants there. In addition to the mimosas, which are omnipresent in the region, we can admire Roses, geraniums, lavender, hibiscus, bougainvillea and many other species. Admire the facades of houses and buildings decorated with climbing plants, trellises and window boxes.
Le dazzling bloom, original and extremely diversified Bormes les Mimosas is distinguished by many price and label since 1970. The award of the “4 flowers label","National Grand Prize for Flower Arrangements"since 1988 and confirmed in 2006, supreme distinction"Gold medal" at European competition of towns and villages in bloom in 2003 and “Golden Flower"In 2013.
The gardens of Bormes les Mimosas
Gonzalez Park
Your botanical walk continues in the gardens of Bormes with the Gonzalez Park. It covers an area of almost 5000 square meters and is located on a hill overlooking the village. Take advantage of spectacular views on the Mediterranean Sea and the surroundings of Bormes les Mimosas. The park, known for its exotic garden, home to a wide variety of Australian plants. In particular, there are mimosas, palm trees, proteaceae callistemes, eucalyptus and many other types of plants. The garden is organized in terraces with stairs. Take the winding paths that allow you to walk andadmire the different plant species.
Guided tours
Schedules
| Opening hours from February 04 to April 29, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Opens at 10 p.m. |
The rates
| Admission fees | Min. | Max. |
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| Adult |
8 € | - |
Cigalou Park
This property belonged to the Jacob family and was bought by the commune of Bormes les Mimosas in 1979 to make it a public park exclusively at the request of the sellers.
Charles Jacob had bought the Cigalou property in 1928 to care for his wife Germaine whose days were numbered. The doctors had advised the mild climate of the Côte d'Azur. Germaine survived her husband by almost 40 years! Germaine Jacob remained very attached to the Cigalou. After her husband's death in 1941 she lived most of the year in Bormes. She courageously repaired the damage caused by the war and the occupation in the house and in the park. For a few years she even ran a boarding house. She planted a large number of trees who are today making thepark ornament municipal. Aleppo pine, lebanon cedar, Chilean coconut tree, Australian eucalyptus… A Safe Haven en plein heart of the village.
The Saint-François garden
In the old cemetery of the Saint Francis Chapel Paule's throne is a subtropical plant garden. These plants are native to countries with the same climatology that the climate Mediterranean. There we find california poppies, coral trees, South African chives…
Gardens near Bormes les Mimosas
Plant Lover, you wish to continue your botanical tour further? Go to Mediterranean Garden au Domain of Rayol for a journey through landscapes inspired by the regions of the world with a Mediterranean climate. biodiversity there is remarkable. On the other side, towards La Londe les Maures, you will find the Tropical Zoological GardenThis animal and botanical park presents numerous species of animals over an area of more than 5 hectares.rare animals and exotic plants.
