
An arboretum within its landscape…
Initially a pastoral valley that had been abandoned for over 40 years, the arboretum as we know it today was recovered and nurtured into a unique example of a gardened landscape that extols the natural and agricultural spirit of its setting.
Classed remarkable garden
This label ensures a certain quality of garden under strict criteria such as the efforts made on their presentation, their public reception and their botanical or historical interest

Seasonal plant fair
The association “Les Jardins de la Sedelle” organises two annual weekend plant fairs at the Arboretum.
The spring fair is in May and the autumn fair in October. These plant fairs have become a regular rendezvous for plant and nature lovers of the region.
Next plant fair 11 & 12 May 2024

National maple collection
The Arboretum de la Sedelle has a considerable collection of Maples accredited by the CCVS.
The collection comprises 120 taxon with 70 species and sub species, and approximately 30 horticultural cultivars.

Plan a visit
The Arboretum de la Sédelle is open from May to early November ,
Thursday to Monday from 14h00 to 18h00.

INDIVIDUAL VISITS
- Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 14h00 to 18h00; from May to early November.
- 8€ per person.
- Free for under 15 years.
- 6€ Students and unemployed (on presentation of valid proof).

GUIDED VISITS
- From May to early November.
- Monday to Sunday by appointment only.
- From 10 to 20 people : 10€ per person.
- From 21 people : 9€ per person.
- Minimum 10 adults.
- Visit available in French and English

FAMILY VISITS
- Fun activity for children from 4 to 12 years.
- 4€ per child.
- Tree guide and nature card included.
- Available in French only.
The plant collections


Natural areas
The birds


The butterflies
In Limousin 118 species of Rhopalocera (day butterflies) are currently known, at the arboretum we identified 39 species in 2019.
Events
Discover the events and news of the Arboretum.
(Our apologies this page is only avaiable in French at the moment. Please feel free to call us on 05 55 89 83 16 if you require information about an event in English.)
Lundi 1 mai au lundi 6 novembre – PARCOURS DÉCOUVERTE LES ARBRES, MÉDECINS DES HOMMES
Suite à son succès en 2021 et 2022 nous sommes fiers d'accueillir pour la dernière année le...
Samedi 15 et dimanche 16 octobre – JOURNÉES DES PLANTES
29 ème Édition du rendez-vous incontournable des jardiniers et passionnés des plantes d'automne et...
Samedi 20 aout – CONCERT D’ETE
L'Arboretum de la Sedelle vous invite à une soiree exceptionelle de musique classique avec...
Samedi 13 aout – BALADE DÉCOUVERTE ET MEDITATION GUIDEE
Le parcours "Les Arbres médecins des Hommes", crée par Ludivine Colas et installé à...
Dimanche 19 juin – JOURNEE RENCONTRE REFUGE LPO
L'Arboretum est heureux d’accueillir la LPO pour une Journée Rencontre Refuge en Creuse pour...
Samedi 11 et dimanche 12 juin – STAGE PHOTOGRAPHIQUE
Céline JACQUINET, photographe passionnée, aime contempler la nature qui l’entoure, et comme tout...
Celebrate your events at the Arboretum de la Sédelle
Whether it’s an intimate wedding or an anniversary in a welcoming nature, the charm of the Arboretum will welcome your project and make your moments an unforgettable memory.
You want to celebrate your wedding ceremony in a radiant and abundant nature under protective trees, do not hesitate to contact us. The Arboretum team will make every effort to respond to your requests so that you can fully enjoy these magical moments.