Exceptional gardens enjoying an excellent reputation, which are open to a wide public
Recommended by all the major guides
Maintained to perfection by professional gardeners
Open every day from Easter until All Saints' Day
Offering a quality welcome guaranteed by private management.
Welcome to the website of the most beautiful gardens in France.
For an updated activity listing please consult the calendar of events.

Villandry, July 4th and 5th : The Night of A Thousand Fires
The Prafrance Bamboo Forest, July and August (dates not yet known) : An open-air cinema evening show
An open-air lecture organised with Terre Sauvage.
Eyrignac, Every Monday evening from 14th July to 18th August, from 19.00 to dusk : Picnic in white in the White Garden
A moment of relaxation far from the madding crowd, amidst the freshness of the fountains and the evening light: as families or with friends, visitors are invited throughout the summer to wear something white and come and share a picnic in the white rose garden.
Vaux le Vicomte, August 15th and 16th 2008 : Anniversary of the unique party given by Nicolas Fouquet on august 17th 1661
Ephrussi de Rothschild Villa, August : Les Azuriales
In the month of August, this opera festival brings together opera enthusiasts from all over Europe.
Champ de Bataille, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2008: National Heritage Days (Journées du Patrimoine)
Exceptionally the castle and the gardens will be open from 10am to 6pm
Opening of the Private Apartments in the presence of Jacques Garcia
Treasure Hunt in the gardens.
Breteuil, Sunday September 21st : 3 to 6 p.m. : Heritage day
Grand franco-american costume ball inspired by " Gone with the wind " with the company " Carnet de bals ".