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Maison de la Figue & Verger Conservatoire in Vézénobres

Thematic house in Vézénobres
  • Maison de la Figue & Verger Conservatoire: unique scenographic representations providing a combination of educational content, a fun approach and exploration of the senses, to find out about the history of the fig in Vézénobres, a town that bears the "Village de Caractère" and "Site remarquable du goût" labels.

  • The house of the Fig of Vézénobres also houses a store that presents a wide range of fig products (culinary, crafts, cosmetics, bookstore ...) of the Gard and beyond.

    Remarkable Site of Taste, Figs of Vézénobres
    A close collaboration has been established between the Maison de la figue and the site since the label was obtained. Created to promote the influence of the fig industry and to be a vector of gathering between the fig growers.

    Orchard-conservatory
    In 2000, the botanical...
    The house of the Fig of Vézénobres also houses a store that presents a wide range of fig products (culinary, crafts, cosmetics, bookstore ...) of the Gard and beyond.

    Remarkable Site of Taste, Figs of Vézénobres
    A close collaboration has been established between the Maison de la figue and the site since the label was obtained. Created to promote the influence of the fig industry and to be a vector of gathering between the fig growers.

    Orchard-conservatory
    In 2000, the botanical orchard of Porquerolles chose Vézénobres to carry out the duplication of its varieties. A collection of a thousand trees presenting nearly 100 varieties. These are mainly endemic varieties to which are added other rarer ones coming from Spain and Syria.


    A rich program of activities is offered throughout the year: workshops, conferences, markets, tastings, exhibitions...
    - Guided tours of the Fig House and the Orchard-Conservatory.
    - Workshops on the tree (pruning, cutting,...) on the fruit (tasting, culinary workshop, cosmetics,...).
    - Educational workshops for children during school vacations.
    - Thematic guided tours of the medieval city of Vézénobres and the orchard-conservatory for groups.

    Our major events in 2023
    - The Night of the Museums, May 13.
    - Rendez-vous in the gardens, June 3 and 4.
    - Figs on stage, June 22 and 23.
    - Days of Figs, September 16 and 17.

    News to follow on our website and our social networks.
  • Environment
    • Town location
    • In the historic centre
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 35  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
  • Activities
    • Children's entertainment
    • Product tasting
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Handicrafts workshops
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Exhibition space
    • Car park
    • Entertainments room
    • Film room
    • Coach parking
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Kept on a lead
    • Educational visits
    • Themed tour
    • Shop
    • Wi-fi
    • Tourist routes
    • Tourist brochures
    • Booking of general amenities
    • Tour free of charge
    • Guided tours
Rates
Payment methods
  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Rates
    Prices per adult:
    - Guided tour of the Maison de la Figue: €4
    - History of the fig in Vézénobres (1hr): €5
    - Guided tour of the Verger Conservatoire (Conservatory Orchard): €5
    - Guided tour of the Orchard + Maison de la Figue: €5
    - Tasting of local fig-based products: €4
Openings
  • From January 1, 2023
    until February 28, 2023
  • From March 1, 2023
    until June 30, 2023
  • From July 1, 2023
    until August 31, 2023
  • From September 1, 2023
    until October 31, 2023
  • From November 1, 2023
    until December 31, 2023
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Holidays from 10am to 1pm
  • Monday
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Holidays from 10am to 1pm.
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