Top Romantic Gardens of France
Your guide to the top gardens open to the public around France. We have selected some of the best, worthy of a romantic stroll.
The number of gardens open to tourists in France are plentiful and all simply stunning. You can never fail to appreciate the work involved in transforming a simple piece of land into a work of art. In a lot of instances, the huge gardens accompany an impressive building, which acts as the perfect back-drop to the beautifully maintained grounds.
Relaxing with a picnic or enjoying a leisurely stroll, a 'jardin' or 'parc' is the perfect way to while away an afternoon.
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Suggested Romantic Gardens of France
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Château de Chenonceau
The Château de Chenonceau was built on the site of an old mill on the River Cher, sometime before its first mention in writing in the 11th century. It was designed by the French Renaissance architect Philibert Delorme. -
Claude Monet's House and Garden, Giverny
Claude Monet (1840 – 1926) was a founder of French impressionist painting and he lived in Giverny from 1883 until his death. -
Jardin des Plantes, Paris (Jardin du Luxembourg)
The Jardin des Plantes is the main botanical garden in France covering 28 hectares. It was founded in 1626 as a medical herb garden for Louis XIII. -
La Bambouseraie de Prafrance
La Bambouseraie is one of the oldest collections of bamboo in Europe. The garden is devoted to the cultivation of bamboo and other exotic plants including camellias, acers, orchids and many other species. -
Parc André-Citroën Paris
This extraordinary parc has been developed on the site previously occupied by the Citroën factory, hence its name. Located close to the banks of the Javal and occupying around 14 hectares, the parcs Mediterranean style gardens include two immense glasshouses and beautiful water features. -
Versailles Palace, Paris
The Château de Versailles is a royal château in Versailles, France. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village, but it is now a suburb of Paris.
