About us
The Garden joins the tourism department of Chemillé-en-Anjou. Elected representatives and municipal employees, as well as the association “Les Amis du Jardin”, contribute to the development of this educational, touristic and scientific site.
Camifolia employs 6 full-time workers placed under the responsibility of the director and the coordination of the Head of Tourism. Additional seasonal workers such as gardeners, activity organisers and front desk officers are recruited from March to October.
A FEW FIGURES
1976
Creation of the Medicinal Plants Garden.
2008
Creation of the Camifolia Garden.
600
Plant species to discover.
185927
people have visited Camifolia since it opened in 2008
THE HISTORY OF CAMIFOLIA
The Camifolia Garden in Chemillé-en-Anjou is a green oasis located in the heart of the Hyrôme Valley. It has over 600 species of medicinal, aromatic and dyeing plants, each with amazing properties. The garden was created in 1976 by a group of local producers. Back then, it was located in the Town Hall garden and was a public garden. Over the years, it underwent a series of changes. In 1996, the non-profit organisation “Les Amis du jardin” (Friends of the Garden), along with the Tourist Office and the various municipalities surrounding Chemillé, decided to give a touristic, cultural and educational purpose to the garden. The Camifolia garden was inaugurated in 2008. In 2010, it received the “Botanical garden of France and French speaking countries” label.
