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.
Location: Gétigné
Location: Clisson
Location: Cugand-la-Bernardière
GPS coordinates: 47.08500,-1.27591
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
The Pays de la Loire region is full of lesser-known sites revealing the history and diversity of this western France region. Beyond the typical tourist routes, these sites provide an authentic insight into local heritage, craft traditions, and preserved natural landscapes. Among these destinations are castles like Brissac, the tallest in France, and the fortress of Tiffauges, associated with medieval legends. History enthusiasts will appreciate the Gallery of the Apocalypse Tapestry in Angers, a 14th-century textile work, or the Fontevraud Abbey, a remarkable monastic complex. Curious visitors will also find unusual sites such as the Passage du Gois, a tidal road connecting Noirmoutier Island to the mainland depending on the tide, and the Epinay Mill, still operational today. This selection also includes specialized botanical gardens, such as Camifolia in Chemillé, thematic museums dedicated to Jules Verne or early 20th-century rural life, as well as vineyards and manors surrounded by gardens. These locations, often frequented by locals, offer a different perspective for exploring the Pays de la Loire.
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