Garden · France · Centre-Val de Loire
Château de Villandry
Renaissance château famous for its geometric gardens.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Château de Villandry matters
Villandry's gardens are laid out in neat geometric patterns, from the ornamental water garden to the vegetable garden planted like a quilt. The best view is from the upper terrace. Visit in late spring or summer.
Talking points
- Gardens are arranged in geometric patterns.
- The vegetable garden is planted like a quilt.
- Visit in spring or summer for colour.
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.