Parc Floral de la Source, Orléans
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Orléans: Day 2
5 attractions · 7h 51min · transit route
Tickets ~€14.5 · Transport ~€2
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About Parc Floral de la Source
The Parc Floral de la Source covers 35 hectares in the southern Orléans district of La Source, making it the largest floral park in France. 3 million visitors and led to the site being preserved as a permanent park. The park is built around a geological curiosity: the source of the Loiret river, where underground waters from the Loire resurface through limestone bedrock.
Parc Floral de la Source — Planning Your Visit
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Park Admission
RecommendedIncludes access to all gardens and the butterfly greenhouse. Students, unemployed, and disabled companions pay reduced rate of 5.50€. Free entry from November to mid-March.
Family Package
Family Ticket2 adults + 2 children (6-16 years). Each additional child: 4.50€.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 4 nearby attractions for a full day
From €16.5 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The source of the Loiret river inside the park is a geological phenomenon still not fully understood by scientists. The Loire river disappears underground several kilometers upstream and re-emerges here through limestone fissures, creating a natural spring that has fascinated observers since the Roman era.
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