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Maison Natale de Jean-Henri FABRE Saint-Léons Heritage

Birth place of Jean-Henri FABRE. Visit: life and work of Jean-Henri FABRE, discover the setting of his childhood life. Displays: in the village, in the insect garden, along the botanical path. Itinerant exhibitions (under the microscope, history of a log, the world of butterflies).

Just a few steps from Micropolis, discover the birthplace of Jean-Henri Fabre, the famous naturalist and father of modern entomology, located in the heart of the village of Saint-Léons.

This house-museum offers a unique immersion into the daily life of a 19th-century rural family through:

- Carefully crafted historical reenactments

- Period furniture and authentic everyday objects

- A spotlight on Fabre’s scientific genius and his early observations of nature

Admission to this enriching tour is included with your Micropolis ticket, offering an experience that blends heritage, nature, and science.

Tours of the Birthplace are offered only on select dates during the season. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

Classements & Labels

  • Maison des Illustres

Capacities & Services

Capacity60 Person(s) (maximum)

Languages

:
  • Anglais
  • Français
  • Espagnol

Equipments and services

  • Car park
  • Free guided tour for groups
  • Prestation - En partie à l'extérieur et en partie couverte
  • Prestation - Totalement couverte
  • Visit
  • Visite libre

Opening

opening times

    from 06 february 2027 to 07 novembre 2027


Contacts

Establishment

Information

  • Maison natale Jean-Henri Fabre
    12780 St-Léons

Location

MAISON NATALE DE JEAN-HENRI FABRE
3, Rue du Château Saint-Martin
12780 Saint-Léons
lat. 44.2159 - lon. 2.98591
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