Discover hundreds of exotic butterflies living at the Jardin des Papillons
Nestling on the famous wine route between Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr, the Jardin des Papillons invites you to enjoy an exceptional stroll among hundreds of exotic butterflies! Immerse yourself in this fascinating world, and discover the mysterious lives of these jewels of nature! An enchanting, fun and instructive trail has been specially designed to take you on a wonderful adventure.
You’ll stroll among hundreds of butterflies from Africa, Asia and America through a lush natural environment! A unique excursion where wonder awaits you, with the privilege of discovering the life cycle of this marvelous species.
Let yourself be captivated by the spectacle of birth. A timeless moment where you can witness the hatching process, which takes place daily in the morning and early afternoon.
During your walk, discover the amazing world of pollinating insects. A transparent beehive will give you a glimpse of the frenetic life of bees and their role in the balance of our ecosystem.
To add an artistic dimension to your visit, you can also admire the abstract art exhibition « Explosion de couleurs », by artist Béatrice Bueche, inspired by the beauty of the site.
If you’d like to extend the experience at home, the outdoor garden offers a selection of exceptional plants. What could be better than adorning your balcony or garden with these botanical wonders, as a souvenir of your visit? So don’t wait any longer, and come and push open the doors of the Jardin des Papillons! More than just a garden, it’s a magical place where nature comes to life, offering a permanent spectacle of color and movement. It’s up to you to discover it!
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Average duration 1h00
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Languages spoken French, English, German
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Difficulty Suitable for all
From 01.04.2023 to 06.11.2024
For adults, the ticket price is €10.
For children aged 5 to 14, tickets cost €7.50.
- An entry to the butterfly garden
Open daily from 10am to 6pm until September.
Open daily from 10am to 5pm from October to November.
- A fun and educational tour of hundreds of exotic live butterflies
- Raising awareness of the role of butterflies and pollinating insects, and the importance of biodiversity
- A unique opportunity to observe the life cycle of butterflies and witness their birth.
Jardins des Papillons
On the Wine Route, between two of Alsace's greatest tourist attractions, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr, and just 20 minutes from the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, lies a magical place for young and old alike: the Jardin des Papillons. It's an astonishing, covered and lush place, where hundreds of exotic butterflies from Africa, Asia and America roam free. The Jardin des Papillons offers an enchanting, fun and educational trail to help visitors discover the fascinating, hidden world of butterflies, and raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity.
68150 Hunawihr