Victoria Botanical Gardens in Seychelles

The Victoria Botanical Gardens, also called the Mont Fleuri Botanical Gardens Seychelles, was established in 1901 by Mr. Paul Evenor Rivalz Dupont. Today the Botanical Gardens is classified as a National Heritage and the Ministry of Environment is responsible for it. The garden is of remarkable beauty with natural features like granite rocks integrated into its landscape architecture. It is located within 1 km from the Town centre, next to Victoria Hospital and opens on all days throughout the year from 08.00 to 17.00 hrs.

The Victoria Botanical Gardens shelters innumerable insects, reptiles and a large variety of birds including Seychelles Bulbul, Seychelles Blue pigeon, Indian Mynah, Seychelles Tropic bird and fruit bats which feed on the fruits in the garden. A keen observant of nature can have an eyeful of feast of butterflies, grass hoppers, terrapins and fish. There are opportunities for visitors to have a close look at the giant tortoises.

It covers an area of 6 hectares and homes around 500 species of native and endemic plants which are of rich value in various fields like culinary, agriculture, timber etc. It holds about 99% of all native plants found in the Seychelles including those classified as critically endangered. There are around 50 species of palms of which the most famous is the KING of palm trees, the endemic Coco-de-Mer. The palm collection includes those originating from North and South America right across to Australasia and Far East Asia.

The most interesting plants here are undoubtedly the Rose of Venezuela, Pride of Barbados, Traveller's Palm and Ylang-Ylang. There is also an Orchid House which holds a collection of exotic and a few endemic orchids.

There is a nursery over here that has an assortment of exotic flowers, shrubs and fascinating palms just ready for planting. A phytosanitary certificate issued by the Plant Protection Unit in the Department of Natural Resources is needed for transporting any plant to any destination.

The Le Sapin Cafeteria offers hot and cold drinks made especially from local fruits and herbs. The caf? can be hired for private functions and meetings such as weddings and private meetings. To visit and explore the Victoria Botanical Gardens, in Seychelles, you'll find superior Seychelles Hotels to meet your accommodation needs with Seychelles Holidays.

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