21 gardens to explore on your holidays
France, Le Rayol Canadel
2008-06-30

By Catherine Delvaux et Emmanuelle Saporta
Mediaeval, modern, medicinal and kitchen gardens… Local and exotic flora... Fun and educational circuits... Discover our selection of the most beautiful gardens of France, the work of professionals or enthusiastic amateurs.

 
 
 
 
Local or exotic flora, mediaeval or modern gardens, medicinal and edible plants... Set off to explore the wonders that lie hidden in these two regions.
 
 
 
Gardens of a château or priory, symbols and fairytales... Escape in the Cher and Indre-et-Loire.
 
 
 
Royal kitchen garden and romantic landscaped park: take a stroll in the footsteps of the Sun King and stock up on ideas to use in your own garden, from the specialists congregating at Courson.
 
 
 
Gardens created from scratch to pay homage to local horticultural traditions or escape to the Himalayas.
 
 
 
Subtropical species, bamboo pavilion, plants from the southern hemisphere, exotic trail... These three gardens are an invitation to travel.
 
 
 
Romantic, harmonious, fun, educational... Although each garden has its own distinctive character, all are conducive to escape and relaxation.
 
 
 
Winding paths, waterfalls, ponds, fountains, scent trail, DIY workshops... The gardens of the southwest will delight both young and old.
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