The Remarkable Garden

The awarding of the “Remarkable Garden” label is linked to a procedure implemented in each region of France. This procedure includes a file produced by the owners or managers, submitted to a working group of around ten people gathered under the aegis of the DRAC (Regional Department of Cultural Affairs). After consulting the file, this group goes on site to judge the interest of the garden and its maintenance.

The criteria for awarding the “Remarkable Garden” label relate to the composition, the integration of the garden into the site, the remarkable elements that can be seen there (built and planted), the botanical and historical interest, the actions engaged teaching and eventsorganized in the garden, maintenance management and respect for the environment.

The label also commits the owners to open to the public at least 50 days a year, including 30 days between April and September, including five Sundays. They also have the duty to participate in the national operations organized by the Ministry of Culture in favor of gardens and heritage.

The remarkable gardens thus offer great qualities, both in terms of welcoming the public and the cultural, aesthetic and botanical interest of the places. Many add a historical dimension when they surround a monument, a castle, a listed or registered building, or when they have been designed by a landscaper whose work has successfully stood the test of time.