Arboretum de St Sauveur des Pourcils

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In the heart of the hamlet of Saint-Sauveur-des-Pourcils, come and discover one of the seven arboretums on the Aigoual massif, the result of a major reforestation program carried out at the end of the 19th century,

Today, this hamlet seems abandoned in its dense forest setting. Yet Saint-Sauveur-des-Pourcils reveals a rich and intense history. Among the hundred or so species of trees in the arboretum, you can discover some exotic species.
Saint-Sauveur-des-Pourcils was one of the great agricultural estates of the Aigoual, purchased by the forestry administration at the end of the 19th century. The hamlet has only a church and a few buildings, including an imposing farmhouse resembling a château. Nearby, the walk continues through part of the arboretum, featuring a wide variety of tree species and some remarkable specimens.

Gesproken talen : Frans

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