Georges Delaselle Garden

Île de Batz, France

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The Georges Delaselle Garden on Île de Batz, France, was created between 1897 and 1918 by Parisian insurance agent and botanist Georges Albert Delaselle.

Situated on a rocky island in the English Channel, the garden covers 2.5 hectares and hosts over 2,500 plant species from around the world, with a strong focus on Mediterranean and subtropical plants. Delaselle excavated a deep, terraced basin in the dunes to shelter exotic plants from harsh Atlantic winds and uncovering a Bronze Age necropolis in the process.

Visitors can explore diverse landscapes including a palm grove, cactus garden, Maori garden, and flowering bulb terraces, all set against spectacular sea views. After falling into neglect mid-20th century, the garden was restored starting in the late 1980s and is today managed by the Conservatoire du Littoral, serving as a unique botanical and archaeological site known for its beauty, biodiversity, and tranquility.​