Domaine du Rayol, Le Jardin des Méditerranées

Name: Domaine du Rayol, Le Jardin des Méditerranées
Address: Avenue Jacques Chirac, Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer, 83820, FRANCE

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Avenue Jacques Chirac, 83820 Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer

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The Domaine du Rayol is a 20-hectare protected natural area owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral, comprising 13 hectares of scrubland and 7 hectares of gardens evocative of Mediterranean climates around the world, which can be visited every day, all year round.

Designed by landscape architect Gilles Clément, Le Jardin des Méditerranées invites visitors on a journey through the Mediterranean landscapes of the world: California, Chile, South Africa, Australia, the Mediterranean basin, the Canary Islands, as well as drier or subtropical climates such as those of Mexico, Asia, New Zealand and subtropical America.

“Exploring this garden is like experiencing some of the emotions felt by a botanist-explorer travelling the globe!”

The Domaine du Rayol, much more than just a garden, offers: • Daily ‘discovery’ guided tours, • Themed tours, family activities and a coastal walk, • Training courses for individuals and professionals, • Temporary exhibitions and meetings with artists in residence, • An event to mark the change of each season, • Musical evenings (classical and Mediterranean) in summer.

On site, you’ll find: • ‘Le Café des Jardiniers’, a restaurant and tea room serving reimagined Mediterranean dishes and flavours from around the world. • ‘La Librairie des Jardiniers’, one of France’s largest specialist bookshops for nature and gardening, with over 4,000 titles. • An ‘ecological, sustainable and desirable’ nursery, operating in accordance with a charter for environmentally responsible production.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION Opening times and access • Open all year round, every day (except 25 December). • Recommended duration of visit: at least 1½ hours to explore the 5 km of paths and discover the diversity of the Mediterranean gardens. • Two free car parks nearby: Avenue Jacques Chirac and Avenue Courmes.

Tours • Choose between self-guided or guided tours. • Free audio guide available in French, English and German. • Free activity booklet (in French) for children aged 4–6 and 7–12 (available on request at reception).

Practical advice • Please wear comfortable shoes for the tour. • For families: a baby carrier is preferable to a pushchair. • Pets: Only guide dogs for the blind are permitted.

Owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral, this protected natural area lies at the foot of the Maures massif, opposite the islands of the Port-Cros National Park. Renowned landscape gardener Gilles Clément has designed a garden featuring a mosaic of landscapes evoking the flora of the world's Mediterranean climates. It's a real invitation to travel, where all the senses are stimulated.
Since its creation in 1989, the garden has been managed ecologically. A place of education, it can be explored freely with the help of a map, an audioguide or guided tours. Children can take part in fun activities that introduce them to ecological gardening and raise their awareness of environmental preservation, both on land and in the sea.
Every season, Le Jardin des Méditerranées reveals its beauty and special features; in winter, it takes on a singular appeal with the blossoming of some forty different species of mimosa and other plants native to the southern hemisphere. The Domaine du Rayol is also recognized as an LPO Refuge and benefits from the "Esprit Parc National - Port-Cros" label.

Services

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Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site

Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm

Reception desk between 70-80 cm high

Height under table >= 70 cm width >= 77 cm

WC + grab handle + adequate space to move

Documentation

Domaine du Rayol

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Rates

Full price

€14.50

Reduced price

€10.50

Free for children under 6.
Family ticket (2 adults + children under 18): €37
Annual Garden pass: €42 for adults and €17 for children aged 6 to 17

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Groups
Home school groups
Students
Special rate for large families
Special rate for disabled people
Special rate for jobseekers

Openings

All year 2026 - Open everyday

Medias

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Location

Domaine du Rayol, Le Jardin des Méditerranées

Avenue Jacques Chirac, 83820 Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer

+33(0)4 98 04 44 00

www.domainedurayol.org

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Environment

Village -2 km away

Access

From the RD 559, in the village of Le Rayol, follow the signs for "Domaine du Rayol, Le Jardin des Méditerranées" to the entrance to the Domaine below the village. Free parking P1 in front of the Domaine du Rayol and P2 400m from the Garden on the Voie Verte. Special motorcycle parking at P1. Site with "Accueil Vélo" label. The entrance to Domaine du Rayol is 300 m from the Voie Verte and is signposted from the intersection of the Voie Verte and avenue Jacques Chirac (formerly avenue des Belges). Bicycle parking available in the courtyard at the entrance to Domaine du Rayol. Electric bike recharging stations and lockers. Access by public transport with the ZOU 83 network from Toulon, Hyères or St-Tropez: -Route 878 Toulon / Hyères / Le Lavandou / St-Tropez. -Route 873 Aéroport de Toulon-Hyères / Le Lavandou / St-Tropez. Stop in front of the Rayol Tourist Office, then walk to the Jardin (approx. 15 minutes). Information: 04 13 94 30 50 - https://zou.maregionsud.fr/