Visit to the gardens of the Château de Chenonceau

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Chenonceau is one of the jewels of the banks of the Loire. Its castle is nicknamed the "Chateau des Dames" because of the importance that women - including Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici among the most illustrious - have had in its history. These illustrious women did not only mark the place by shaping the stone. They also structured the exteriors and gave life to the gardens, two of which bear their respective names. In summer, they brighten up thanks to the flowering of the multitude of climbing roses and stems that adorn them. Other plant curiosities include a labyrinth planted with 2,000 yew trees, a green garden which hosts many large collection trees and a vegetable garden which feeds the floral arrangements of the innumerable rooms of the castle.

The gardens of the Château de Chenonceau

IMAGE OF MARC Spanning the Cher, Chenonceau aims for the perfect harmony between nature and architecture, between sky and water.

The gardens of the Château de Chenonceau

BRIQ ECLIPTIQUE Diane de Poitiers' garden is one of the highlights of the visit. It consists of 8 triangles of grass adorned with Santolines scrolls.

The gardens of the Château de Chenonceau

IMAGE OF MARC Quite innovative at the time of its creation, the water jet takes place in the center of Diane's garden. It springs from a large white pebble and its waters then fall in a sheaf towards a pentagonal receptacle of white stone.

The gardens of the Château de Chenonceau

BRIQ ECLIPTIQUE Here we are in the clearing of the park, facing the labyrinth, a magnificent plant circle planted with 2,000 yew trees. This labyrinth has 5 entrances, only 2 of which lead to the central gazebo. This small plant construction is decorated with living wicker and remarkable statues.

The gardens of the Château de Chenonceau

IMAGE OF MARC The labyrinth is surrounded by a hedge composed of 70 arcades which shelter vases planted with boxwood and ivy. The central gazebo allows you to enjoy an overview of the labyrinth and to avoid traps.

The gardens of the Château de Chenonceau

IMAGE OF MARC If the birds sleep at night, it is not necessarily the same for the gardens to which lighting games can give a new charm, conducive to night walks.

The gardens of the Château de Chenonceau

BRIQ ECLIPTIQUE Here we are in the green garden which hosts many large collection trees as well as shrubs in thickets.

The gardens of the Château de Chenonceau

ECLIPTICAL BRIQ Here we are in the vegetable garden whose vocation is to supply cut flowers with all the buildings of the domain. Dedicated to production, this garden is nonetheless a place of refinement and contemplation. Built around 12 panels, it is bordered by climbing roses, stem roses and delicious apple trees.