The gardens at Château de Villandry

Gardens Villandry, Centre-Val de Loire, France

What to expect

The gardens at Château de Villandry are a beautiful and unique destination, known for their stunning Renaissance gardens. The gardens cover 9 hectares and include a water garden, ornamental garden, large vegetable garden, and a sun garden, all laid out in formal patterns created with low box hedges. The gardens were created by Joachim Carvallo in the early 20th century and are an original creation blending tradition and innovation. The Château de Villandry itself has a rich history, dating back to the 16th century, and has been owned by several notable families, including the Le Breton family and the Marquis de Castellane

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the gardens and admired their scale and complexity

Highlights: The gardens are vast but divided into sections, making them easy to explore. We enjoyed the views from the higher vantage points ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Jardins de Villandry, renowned for their different garden styles, from controlled to wild. We also explored the castle and its stunning Mudejar ceiling

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the different gardens and playing in the vegetable garden. They also enjoyed learning about the Mudejar ceiling ✨