Maison de l’Arbre et de la Nature, vegetable and aromatic garden

With its permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Maison de l’Arbre nature centre provides information on the natural world and its inhabitants (aquarium of fish from the Limousin, a terrarium with batrachians and insects, beehive etc). The centre organises events which introduce adults and children to the workings of nature. Facilities here include a nature library, educational games area, laboratory-cum-classroom, video room, a room dedicated to Marcelle Delpastre, “sensory” rooms and a video-conference room. Shop selling gifts, souvenirs and regional products. Jardin des Saveurs et des Senteurs (vegetable and aromatic garden). In this garden visitors are invited to touch and taste a range of old and new varieties of fruits and vegetables, including aromatic plants. The Maison de l’Arbre et de la Nature is open from 1 April to 31 October. July and August, daily from 10am-noon and 2-6pm. Outside of the summer season: daily, except Wednesdays, 2-6pm. Open for groups only at other times of year (contact the centre two weeks in advance). Closed 15 December to 31 January. Entrance fee.