This guided tour invites you to explore the fascinating world of plants and their unique way of perceiving their environment. Set in the heart of the Musée du Niel’s garden, the experience encourages you to awaken your senses and discover plants from a new perspective. An accessible outing designed for observing, experiencing and understanding.
Highlights
• A sensory immersion in the world of plants
• A fun and accessible introduction to plant perception
• A Mediterranean garden bursting with colour and fragrance
• An ideal outing to enjoy with family or friends
• Tour certified by the ‘Esprit Parc National’ scheme
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the date of the activity.
Detailed programme
The Musée du Niel opens the doors to its garden, a treasure trove of biodiversity nestled within the Mediterranean landscape. Accompanied by Emmanuelle, you’ll explore this place, perfect for relaxation and wonder.
Throughout the tour, you’ll observe, touch and smell the plants that make up this garden. The explanations highlight the astonishing abilities of plants to perceive their environment. Can they see, smell and hear?
This sensory approach helps you understand that plants possess remarkable faculties, comparable to our own senses. The textures of the leaves, the scents of the flowers and the palette of colours punctuate the discovery, offering an immersive experience accessible to all.
Practical information
• Meeting point: Musée du Niel, 6 route du Port du Niel, 83400 Hyères.
• Duration: 1 hour
• Distance covered: 150 m
• Elevation gain: 10 m
• Times:
o 10.30 am in May and September
o 4.00 pm in June
o 11.00 am in October
o Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts
• Parking: free car park nearby
• What to bring: depending on the weather, a hat, sun cream, warm clothing
• Suitable for: all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult
• Accessibility: no access for people with reduced mobility; pushchairs not permitted; pets not allowed
The Tourist Office’s tip
• Extend your visit with a relaxing break around Le Niel harbour
• Return to the garden in a different season to observe how the plants change
The tour operator’s environmental commitment
The tour has been awarded the ‘Esprit Parc national’ label and aims to raise awareness of and foster respect for the plant world and biodiversity.
