Jardin Exotique's Cactus Collection

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Jardin Exotique's Cactus Collection The world's largest succulent and cactus collection tumbles down the slopes of the Jardin Exotique. Seven thousand varieties, from small echinocereus to 10m-tall African candelabras, are linked by winding paths and wooden bridges with spectacular views. Keep a firm hold of toddlers - there are some holey fences and unthinkable drops.

Your ticket also gets you a 35-minute guided tour round the Grottes de l'Observatoire, a prehistoric cave network stuffed with stalactites and stalagmites. Admission to the Musée d'Anthropologie Préhistorique (Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology) is also included.

From the tourist office, take bus 2 to the Jardin Exotique stop.