Naturospace is a lepidopterarium in the commune of Honfleur.[1]
It features a 1000m2 tropical greenhouse, which is kept to a constant 20 to 25 degrees celsius.[2][3] It is home to about 15,000 butterflies, spread over 150 species in addition to about 15 different species of birds and fish.[4]
The butterfly zoo is open from February to November.[5] It receives approximately 100,000 visitors per year.[3]
History
The Butterfly house opened in 1999 after its founder, Benoît Damico, a chrysalis trader, took over a greenhouse when one of his suppliers died.[6] After meeting the mayor of Honfleur, he was offered to set up in the current location.[6] In 2008 non-insectivorous species of birds were added.[6]
Membership
The park is one of the members of The French Association of Zoological Parks (AFdPZ).[7]
References
- ^ “NATUROSPACE HONFLEUR : Tout savoir pour visiter la serre”. November 9, 2012.
- ^ “The Naturospace – Honfleur Tourist Office”.
- ^ a b “Naturospace à Honfleur : une nouvelle espèce rare fait son apparition”. actu.fr. May 2, 2025.
- ^ “Le Naturospace”.
- ^ “How to get to the Naturospace in Honfleur”.
- ^ a b c Echarri, Clara (11 July 2019). “Honfleur. Le Naturospace fête ses 20 ans”. Ouest-France (in French). Ouest-France. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ “Zoos membres | AFdPZ”. afdpz.org.
