La Serre aux papillons
La Queue-lez-Yvelines, France
About La Serre aux papillons
La Serre aux Papillons sits inside the Jardinerie Poullain at La Queue-lez-Yvelines, west of Paris. Hundreds of exotic butterflies fly loose among the visitors in an equatorial-jungle planting of rare flowers and plants, including some of the largest butterfly species in the world, and the greenhouse has added a luminescent jungle garden made with the lighting studio Aglae.
A visit takes about an hour and a quarter, with the last entry at 17:00. It is reachable by train on line N from Paris Montparnasse to Garancieres-La Queue, then the Houdan-Montfort on-demand bus.
Visitors can park at the designated parking area near the entrance of La Serre aux papillons. Parking is free, making it convenient for families and groups. It is advisable to arrive early during peak times to secure a good parking spot.
- The visit duration is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, with the last entry at 5 PM.
- Tickets are priced at €11 for adults and €8 for children aged 3-14.
- Group discounts are available for larger parties, including students and seniors.
- Food and dining options are not mentioned, so consider bringing snacks.
- The facility is accessible by car, train, and bus, with advance booking recommended for bus services.
- Home to hundreds of exotic butterflies.
- Features the largest butterflies in the world.
- Includes a unique luminescent plant jungle concept.