Welcome to the website of the association Roses Anciennes en France

Roses Anciennes en France is a non-profit association under the French law of 1901,recognized by the Rhône Tax Services Department as being of general interest. The goal of the association is to preserve heritage roses, heritage roses that certainly evoke old gardens, and that you will enjoy having in your todays garden.

Since 1995, our association works to defend this fragile and poorly-known plant heritage thanks to a group of 250 enthusiasts who exchange and dialogue worldwide.

To find out more about our association, discover:

A rose in the spotlight

'Souvenir de la Malmaison'

Heritage rose 'Souvenir de la Malmaison'

Bourbon, Jacotot, France, 1853.

The association

THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION

activités autour des roses anciennes

Conferences, travels, visit of gardens, plant fairs… Roses anciennes en France organises various activities, some of which are reserved to the members of the association.

THE BULLETIN OF THE ASSOCIATION

bulletin annuel de l'association Roses Anciennes en France

Every year, Roses anciennes en France publishes a French-English bulletin with articles that are the results of the researches from scientists, specialists of heritage roses or passionates.

To develop the knowledge and culture of heritage roses, we offer:

PHOTOS OF HERITAGE ROSES AND GARDENS

photos de roses anciennes et de jardins

Here are some gardens where rose is the queen.

See the photos…

PHOTO LIBRARY OF HERITAGE ROSES

photos de roses anciennes

There are many heritage roses. Here are some of them…

See the photos…

THE HISTORY OF HERITAGE ROSES

histoire de la rose ancienne

A very succinct summary of the history of cultivated roses…

To go further and learn more…

LINKS

Associations, gardens, researches, producers…

TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION

You want to participate in our activities or get involved…

Become a member…

TO CONTACT THE ASSOCIATION

Questions, request…