Description of the attraction
The Victoria Botanical Gardens (also known as the Mont Fleur Botanical Gardens) in the Seychelles were established in 1901 by Seychelles Agriculture Manager and naturalist Paul Evenor Rival Dupont.
The botanical garden occupies the outskirts of the capital of the archipelago - Mont Fleur. It is recognized as one of the oldest monuments of national importance in the Seychelles. The garden maintains a large collection of mature plants belonging to endemic and exotic species, gathered in well-tended landscape and tropical areas. A special attraction is the main alley of coconut trees; also, several hundred species of spices and fruit trees are grown in the garden.
An additional attraction is the population of huge Aldabra tortoises, some of which are over 150 years old. Colonies of fruit bats live in tall trees, and there is also an orchid house on the territory, its collection includes local flowers not found anywhere else in the world.
Today, the Victoria Botanical Garden belongs to the Department of the Environment, and the headquarters of the institution is located here. The Mont Fleur gardens, with streams, birds and cafes, are a great place to stroll and relax, 10 minutes' walk south of the center.
