| When you visit France, be sure and
stay in or visit the
truly extraordinary and beautiful castles [called chateaux], their gardens and parks [jardins et parcs]. A park is not a 'Park' in the sense
that we Americans think of, but rather the grounds of the estate. The properties listed are historical for the most part, quite unique and
very beautiful and/or charming. They've been updated with all the modern conveniences, yet gracefully remain centuries old
historical monuments. Their parks and gardens may be informal to very formal and of every description imaginable. Rose
gardens, magnificent floral gardens, kitchen gardens [called potagers] or a beautifully scented herb garden. Visiting a formal Japanese ornamental garden complete with Koi, or one of many sculptured gardens is truly a most remarkable experience. The formal French gardens came in to popularity when Andre Le Notre
the famous French landscape architect designed the
gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte in the mid 17th century, and was then called
upon to design the Palace of Versailles gardens for Louis XIV. You can view the article on Andre Le Notre
here. Enjoy the magnificent chateaux and gardens in
France on your next visit. Visit
Castles & Chateaux for
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Chateau de Colombier is located in
the Midi Pyrenees, near Aveyron, and is one of the most magical
places for young and old and everyone in between to enjoy. It's
well and truly a remarkable Medieval Garden, with so many facets
to it. From the 'Medieval Eden' stroll between the hedges
of rose trees of Scotland, venturing on to the Garden of
Curiosities where flowers and plants from ancient times burst
into a rainbow of color. Wander through the Garden of the
Unicorn, or the Garden of References [herbal garden], and the
non-ending remarkable trees and design elements. This is
one of the most spectacular gardens in France, and one for the
whole family to enjoy. Contact them at:
Chateau
de Columbier and
click here for
More Info. |
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Chateau de
Thoiry Wildlife Park is located in the Region of Ile-de-France,
just north of Paris.
It is one of the
most visited places in France. You not only visit the
magnificent chateau, that 450 years ago was designed and built using the 'Golden Mean'
creating the most unique phenomenon on the winter solstice, but
there are the formal gardens created by Claude Desgot [LeNotre's
nephew and successor], and their famous Wildlife Safari park
that you can drive through, to visit all the animals up close.
There is the largest Maze in France, and a petting zoo for little ones. There
are continual events taking place year-round; as the wildlife
park is open year-round. This is an absolute must to visit
for young and old alike. Visit
Chateau Thoiry's 2010 Calendar of Events, and to
book an event
contact and note event to attend and click here for
More Info.
A MUST VISIT. |
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For more information on Castle Tours in France
click here. |
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For more information on Chateaux Gourmet Culinary Programs -
click here. |
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