Parc Arboretum de Saint-Setiers

Saint-Setiers, France, France

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Parc Arboretum de Saint-Setiers is a private park and arboretum located in Saint-Setiers, Corrèze, in the Limousin region of France, situated in the heart of the Plateau de Millevaches at nearly 1,000 meters elevation.

Established in the 19th century, the 3-hectare park now contains around 115 to over 200 species of trees and shrubs, including a rare Thujopsis specimen from 1802 and a large Douglas fir from 1895. Five kilometers of forest trails wind through the grounds, with a river island covered in rhododendrons adding to the natural beauty, while several sculptures are displayed throughout, including Gerhard Lentink's monumental earthen sculpture "La Grande Nageuse" and Marc Duquesnoy's 2008 artwork combining wood and porcelain from an tree stump.

The park features historical elements like a cressonnière (watercress garden), a cross, fountains, a pigeon house, and a master's house, all enhanced by century-old trees identified with informational signs. It is open daily from May to October with paid admission, and since 2024 it holds the prestigious "Jardin Remarquable" label recognizing its botanical and horticultural excellence.