Tanneron is the commune with the most mimosa flowers, with its abundant "yellow forests".
It's the largest area in France planted with both cultivated and wild mimosa!
KM 112 of the Route du Mimosa.
It's the largest area in France planted with both cultivated and wild mimosa!
KM 112 of the Route du Mimosa.
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The mimosa is mainly grown in southern Australia, South Africa and southern France.
800 species have been recorded, but 1,200 species are thought to exist.
History:
Around 1800, the mimosa, originally from Australia, made its appearance on the slopes of the Croix des Gardes, in Cannes, introduced by English visitors and quickly established itself on the neighbouring massif.
The mimosa grows very well on the slopes of the Tanneron Massif, around the village of Tanneron, Mandelieu and...
800 species have been recorded, but 1,200 species are thought to exist.
History:
Around 1800, the mimosa, originally from Australia, made its appearance on the slopes of the Croix des Gardes, in Cannes, introduced by English visitors and quickly established itself on the neighbouring massif.
The mimosa grows very well on the slopes of the Tanneron Massif, around the village of Tanneron, Mandelieu and...
Services
Car park
Public WC
Play area
Picnic area
Orientation board
Pets welcome
Motorhomes allowed
Themed tour
Tourist brochures
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
All year 2026 - Open everyday
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Isolated
- Forest location
- In the country
