Jardin des Fontaines Pétrifiantes
A true paradise with a thousand springs for a vast botanical world tour. Rare plants acclimatised in a sumptuous natural setting of ponds and waterfalls. For a magical moment, discover the phenomenon of petrification, when water becomes stone.
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To preserve the authenticity of the local attractions that have long made the village famous, the Jardin des Fontaines Pétrifiantes was established in 1994. Nestled in an exceptional setting in France, between the Isère River and a cliff from which waterfalls flow, forming small pools (gours) over time, this garden offers a unique experience.
For nearly a thousand years, these mysterious springs have had the unique ability to coat everything in their path with a thin layer of calcite crystals, thereby transforming various objects, mosses, and plants into an astonishing rock called tufa. Surrounding this rock formation, a harmonious and original arrangement brings together more than 800 species of flowers and plant forms, offering a true botanical world tour featuring exotic, Mediterranean, aquatic, and tropical plants.
A floral and botanical symphony, brought to life by water, begins gently before forming vast, calm pools and a beautiful waterfall. Discover the intimate charm of this mineral paradise, where nature is not tamed by the gardener but reimagined through his creative vision, with the sole aim of protecting the earth’s vegetation.
The harmony between water, flowers, wood, and rock creates a bucolic setting, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in this oasis of natural beauty.
Le bâtiment d’accueil et sa terrasse sont entièrement accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite.
Le site possède de fortes contraintes naturelles (pentes, escaliers, petits chemins...), et il n’est pas accessible aux personnes en fauteuil roulant.
Parcours partiellement accessible en poussette, pour le confort nous conseillons d'utiliser un porte bébé.
Rates
Means of payment- Cash
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
- Check
From 30/04 to 03/07/2026
Adult: 12.50 €
Reduced price: 11.30 €
Teenager : 11.30 €
Child : 7.70 €
Group adults: 10.50 €
Group children : from 6.50 €.
From 04/07 to 30/08/2026
Adult: 13.50 €
Reduced price: 12.30 €
Teenager : 12.30 €
Child : 8.70 €
Group adults: 10.50 €
Group children : from 8.20 €.
From 31/08 to 30/09/2026
Adult: 12.50 €
Reduced price: 11.30 €
Teenager : 11.30 €
Child : 7.70 €
Group adults: 10.50 €
Group children : from 6.50 €.
Free entry for children under 4.
Child entry valid for 4 - 10 years.
Junior entry valid for 11 - 17 years.
Group rate available for 20 people or more.
Pour les groupes réservation par ligne directe, par courriel, par fax. Demande de renseignements par courriel, formulaire site web.
Opening periods
From 30/04 to 31/08/2026 daily between 10 am and 5 pm.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends. Closed on Monday.
Equipments and characteristics
- Pets refused
Access
Rive droite de l'Isère D1092 puis D71 direction LA SONE
Rive gauche de l'Isère D1532 puis D71 direction LA SONE
- Latitude: 45.112633
- longitude: 5.280776
Environnement
- In the country
- Riverside
- Close to a public transportation
- Close to a motorway
