La Garenne Lemot, Landscaped park and neoclassical villa in Gétigné and Clisson, France
La Garenne Lemot is a landscaped park and villa estate in Gétigné and Clisson featuring Italian-inspired structures such as a Temple of Friendship, antique statues, columns, and rock formations arranged along the Sèvre Nantaise river. The 13-hectare property spreads across multiple levels and uses the natural terrain as part of its overall design.
Sculptor François-Frédéric Lemot transformed this former hunting ground into a designed park in the early 1800s, inspired by his travels to Tivoli in Italy. He created a place where French landscape design blends with Italian elements.
The park displays Italian and French artistic traditions side by side through sculptures and architectural works that create a dialogue between styles. Visitors can compare different artistic approaches directly as they walk through the arranged pieces.
The park is open daily and free to visit, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Guided tours in French are available from February through December for those who want more context.
The property sits where the Sèvre and Moine rivers meet, making the waterways themselves part of the landscape design. This location allows the park to integrate riverbanks and artistic elements into one composition.
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