If you see a butterfly, it means the weather will be nice tomorrow!
The butterfly announces the arrival of spring with grace and lightness. We look forward to seeing you together to experience a truly wonderful moment.
Located in Elne, towards Argeles sur Mer , not far from Collioure , the weather is always nice at the Tropic of the Butterfly.
An extraordinary spectacle
Welcome to a tropical country! That's it! You're immersed in the natural environment of hundreds of butterflies roaming freely, from Asia and Latin America. Admire the gentle flight of butterflies all around you in a tropical garden among rare flowers and plants. You'll see them up close, very close! Here, the butterfly isn't shy; it might even land on your shoulder...
An exotic, fun and educational experience
Your children's questions are piling up... A specialist will be able to answer questions for young and old alike. They'll teach you how to observe the insect world and tell you about the life of butterflies and their environment. The whole family can marvel at the births, search for eggs under leaves, and admire caterpillars eating or pupating into chrysalides. You're the new explorers!
And if you want to learn even more while playing, the "Little Lepidoptera Notebook" will take the whole family to different gardens to discover the fascinating world of nature and insects. Be careful, you'll have to memorize and observe!!
A great opportunity to raise awareness among the public and schools .
From tropical garden to Mediterranean garden... spaces and contrasts
Here you are in a tropical country! Plants, flowers, climbing plants, fountains, misting and butterflies, everyone wears their colors and exotic shapes... in the tropical garden , it is the exuberance of gardens on the other side of the world!
And then, as if in search of contrasts, the visit continues into a Mediterranean garden of over a hectare. "Water and shade garden", "Log square", "Bamboo labyrinth", "Mimosa promenade", "Lavender alley"... this outdoor garden is spread out over different spaces and essentially combines wild plants and Mediterranean plants.
Botany lovers are not forgotten!
A little break ""At the end of the world""
And yes! We thought of everything! After the heat and humidity of the aviary, you will naturally flutter towards the aviary refreshment bar to relax, and extend this unique experience around local and organic products.