France

Sites 8

• Domaine de Chaumont sur Loire Gardens of the chateau at Chaumont, overlooking the River Loire between Blois and Amboise. Host of the annual Festival of Gardening since 1992, displaying the work of a new generation of landscapers, architects, designers and gardeners.
• Serre de la Madone Garden in Menton aims to be an international center for rare plant enthusiasts. History and visitor information with online tour.
• Vaux le Vicomte The baroque château and gardens, designed by Fouquet and Lenotre, of a grand estate in central France. Overview in photos, visitor information.
• Les Jardins de la Mansonière Complex of gardens in Alençon. Overview and virtual tour of the different garden areas, visitor information.
• La Bambouseraie Bamboo garden and nursery in the French Languedoc region, inspired by Japanese gardens. History, events, visitor information. Site in French, German and English.
• Parks and Gardens in France Map-driven directory of public and private French gardens. It provides a short description, visitor information, and directions for each listing.
• Giverny Gardens Famous gardens established by French impressionist painter Claude Monet, featuring allées with bountiful color and a peaceful water garden with Japanese bridge. Visitor information, map, photos.
• Parc Floral de La Source Public gardens south of Orleans in the Loire Valley, central France, covering 35 Ha. Featuring a number of formal and informal themed gardens it is also an important trialing ground for new varieties of Roses, Irises and bedding plants.