Did dinosaurs eat dandelions?

Plants arrived on Earth long before we did, and have shown great ingenuity in adapting. Which came first? Did they know the dinosaurs?

In a friendly, fun atmosphere, this nature walk takes you through the major stages in the evolution of plants.

The Cap Garonne mine site is a remarkable geological site, with an ideal environment for discovering the evolution of plants since their appearance on Earth. A journey spanning billions of years guides you through the major plant groups. From the first algae to today’s flowering plants, learn more about their evolutionary strategies and remarkable modes of reproduction.

On this walk, you’ll enjoy the forest, garrigue and red earth landscapes of the Colle Noire massif, as well as panoramic views from the Toulon roadstead to the Îles d’Hyères.