Château de Vendeuvre, 18th century castle in Vendeuvre, France
The Château de Vendeuvre displays Norman architecture with symmetrical wings, classical facades, and extensive gardens containing geometric patterns and water features.
Built between 1750 and 1752 by architect Jacques-François Blondel, the castle survived the French Revolution as its owners stayed in France.
The castle houses 500 brass pieces in its kitchen, along with France's first collection of miniature furniture containing over 1000 small-scale furnishings.
Visitors can explore the castle and its gardens from April through October, with guided tours lasting approximately 90 minutes.
The gardens feature a shell grotto decorated with 200,000 shells and two distinct mazes designed for exploration among rare plant species.
Location: Vendeuvre
Website: http://vendeuvre.com
GPS coordinates: 48.98694,-0.07861
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
These botanical gardens in France contain rare plant species, historic grounds and Mediterranean landscapes. Collections include the Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil in Paris with its 19th century greenhouses, the Parc Oriental de Maulévrier featuring Japanese garden design and the Jardin Botanique de la Villa Thuret in Antibes with Mediterranean and exotic plants. The Domaine du Rayol presents plants from climate zones around the Mediterranean Sea. The gardens represent different styles and periods. The Campo Santo in Orléans displays medieval monastery gardens while the Jardins de Marqueyssac in Vézac are known for their sculpted boxwood hedges. The Arboretum de Balaine ranks among France's oldest private arboretums. From the Jardins Suspendus de Marqueyssac in the Dordogne to the Parc Phœnix in Nice, these locations offer views into botanical collections and historic garden artistry.
France has a notable horticultural heritage expressed through gardens of various styles spread across the country. This collection includes historical creations like the Renaissance gardens of Villandry, urban parks such as the Parc de la Tête d'Or in Lyon with its 290 acres and four tropical greenhouses, as well as mountain gardens like the Jardin Alpin in Chamonix. Visitors also discover specialized sites, including the Val-de-Marne Rose Garden with 3,300 rose varieties organized by historical periods. These spaces exhibit considerable botanical diversity, from the Mediterranean collections at Domaine du Rayol on the Côte d'Azur to tropical plants at the Serres d'Auteuil in Paris. Some gardens like the Jardin des Plantes in Nantes host more than 10,000 species from different climates, while others focus on specific collections like magnolias and hydrangeas at the Gaston Allard Arboretum in Angers. These sites combine scientific interest, botanical conservation, and the pleasure of strolling, offering visitors the chance to explore the plant richness of the entire world within carefully arranged settings.
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