Private Garden

The Private Garden at Pavlovsk is a formal layout adjacent to the palace featuring geometric paths, symmetrical beds of flowers, marble vases, and lime trees arranged in repeating patterns. Multiple terraces and walkways connect different sections of the grounds, creating separate garden rooms with distinct plantings and focal points.

This garden was designed in the 1780s by Charles Cameron and artist François Gabriel Violier during the construction of Pavlovsk Palace. The creation reflected European ideals of formal landscape design that shaped the appearance of the royal residence from its earliest days.

The garden reflects French and Dutch design traditions through its formal beds and manicured hedges that visitors encounter along every path. These landscape choices shaped how people experienced outdoor spaces during that historical period.

Access to the garden is straightforward from the palace through several entry points, with the southern terrace offering stairs that connect directly to the main building. Wear comfortable shoes suitable for varied ground conditions, especially during wet seasons when paths can become soft or muddy.

A central alley stretches from the palace's southern facade to the Pavilion of Three Graces, which is adorned with Italian marble sculptures from the 18th century. This main pathway was deliberately designed as a visual focal point connecting the building architecture to the surrounding landscape.

Location: Pavlovsk

Inception: 1770s

Architects: Henri François Gabriel Viollier

Part of: Придворцовый район (Павловский парк)

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-21:00; May 08 - August 31

GPS coordinates: 59.68513,30.45269

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23