Parc Oriental de Maulévrier
The Parc Oriental in Maulévrier: a unique getaway just 10 minutes from Cholet!
Discover the Parc Oriental de Maulévrier, Europe's largest Japanese garden, in the south of Maine-et-Loire. An unusual and serene stroll awaits you, between symbolism and Japanese art, where the beauty of the landscape is sure to fill you with wonder. From mid-March to mid-November, the park is transformed, offering a variety of colours and scents - it's impossible to choose a favourite season.Recognised by the Michelin Green Guide, the park is "well worth a visit" and was awarded its second star in 2016. Enjoy the tea room, the bonsai exhibition in the Pavillon des Plantes, and the souvenir shop.
New area: Sunset Island
Conceived as an extension of the Japanese landscape created by Alexandre Marcel, this island was designed with the expertise of Eijiro Fujii, Emeritus Professor at Chiba University. Located to the west, near the viaduct, it symbolises the meeting of East and West, evoking the path of the sun. Its banks offer new perspectives and invite contemplation, for a soothing pause in the middle of the journey.
Exceptional days
The park offers a wide range of activities throughout the year, including bonsai pruning, ikebana (Japanese floral art) and kyudo (traditional archery) classes. Not-to-be-missed events include "Hanami", a picnic under the cherry trees in March, "Bonsai Shō" in June, "Kamiplay", a meeting between a Japanese garden, photographers and cosplayers in July, "Painters in the Garden" in August, "The Arts of Japan" in September, "Les Musicales du Parc" in October, and "Momiji" in November.
Guided tours are organised every Sunday and public holiday at 2.30pm (excluding event days), from mid-March to mid-November.
A magical night-time experience
From May to September, the park also reveals itself at night, in a magical atmosphere. Carrying a lantern, you can wander around the edge of the pond, lulled by Japanese stories, and admire the spectacular reflections and lighting. It's an evening not to be missed!
Tip: save between €1 and €1.50 on your tickets by booking them with the Choletais Tourist Office.
Practical information
Opening times
from 01/06/2026 to 28/06/2026
Sunday
from 10:30:00 to 18:30:00
Monday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:30:00 to 18:30:00
and
from 22:00:00 to 00:30:00
from 29/06/2026 to 05/07/2026
Sunday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
Monday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
and
from 22:00:00 to 00:30:00
from 06/07/2026 to 26/07/2026
Sunday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
Monday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 22:00:00 to 00:30:00
Thursday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 22:00:00 to 00:30:00
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from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 22:00:00 to 00:30:00
Saturday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
and
from 22:00:00 to 00:30:00
from 27/07/2026 to 02/08/2026
Sunday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
Monday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 22:00:00 to 00:30:00
Thursday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 22:00:00 to 00:30:00
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from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 22:00:00 to 00:30:00
Saturday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 21:30:00 to 00:30:00
from 03/08/2026 to 30/08/2026
Sunday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 21:30:00 to 00:30:00
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from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 21:30:00 to 00:30:00
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from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 21:30:00 to 00:30:00
Saturday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 21:30:00 to 00:30:00
from 31/08/2026 to 13/09/2026
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from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
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from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
Saturday
from 10:30:00 to 19:00:00
and
from 21:30:00 to 00:30:00
from 14/09/2026 to 27/09/2026
Sunday
from 10:30:00 to 18:30:00
Monday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:30:00 to 18:30:00
and
from 21:30:00 to 00:30:00
from 28/09/2026 to 18/10/2026
Sunday
from 10:30:00 to 18:30:00
Monday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:30:00 to 18:30:00
from 19/10/2026 to 25/10/2026
Sunday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
Monday
from 10:30:00 to 18:30:00
Tuesday
from 10:30:00 to 18:30:00
Wednesday
from 10:30:00 to 18:30:00
Thursday
from 10:30:00 to 18:30:00
Friday
from 10:30:00 to 18:30:00
Saturday
from 10:30:00 to 18:30:00
from 26/10/2026 to 01/11/2026
Sunday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
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from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
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from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
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from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
Thursday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
Friday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
Saturday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
from 02/11/2026 to 08/11/2026
Sunday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
Monday
from 13:30:00 to 17:30:00
Tuesday
from 13:30:00 to 17:30:00
Wednesday
from 13:30:00 to 17:30:00
Thursday
from 13:30:00 to 17:30:00
Friday
from 13:30:00 to 17:30:00
Saturday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
from 09/11/2026 to 15/11/2026
Sunday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
Monday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
Tuesday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
Wednesday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
Thursday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
Friday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
Saturday
from 10:30:00 to 17:30:00
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Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the park and garden
Japanese
Access map, location
SNCF train station : 12 km
Public transport
Spoken language
English
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Bar cafeteria tea room
Services
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted from 20 to 50 persons
Pets allowed
Rates and payment methods
Prices
Full adult price starting from 10.8€ (Adulte - visite jour)
Discounted rate starting from 9.8€ (Etudiant, PMR, 12-17 ans - visite jour)
Full adult price starting from 10.3€ (Adulte - visite nocturne)
Discounted rate starting from 9.3€ (Etudiant, PMR, 12-17 ans - visite nocturne)
Children's price (Enfant -12 ans - visite jour et nocturne)
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
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