The Arboretum du Col du Las is a municipal
arboretum
An arboretum (: arboreta) is a botanical collection composed exclusively of trees and shrubs of a variety of species. Originally mostly created as a section in a larger garden or park for specimens of mostly non-local species, many modern arbor ...
and nature trail located in
La Grande-Fosse
La Grande-Fosse () is a commune in the Vosges department in Grand Est in northeastern France
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,
Vosges
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,
Grand Est
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,
France
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. The arboretum contains about 100 regional trees and shrubs planted along a botanical trail with landscape views of the
Massif du Donon. It is open daily without charge.
See also
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List of botanical gardens in France
This list of botanical gardens in France is intended to contain all significant botanical gardens and arboretums in France.
Ain
* Arboretum de Cormoranche sur Saône, Cormoranche-sur-Saône
* Parc botanique de la Teyssonnière, Buellas
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References
La Grande-Fosse: Arboretum du Col du LasLa Grande-Fosse description (French)
Col du Las, Arboretum du
Col du Las, Arboretum du
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