10 must-see gardens in Burgundy
Burgundy in France is home to a selection of Jardins Remarquables, each offering a unique experience combining botanical richness and history. From the majestic park of Château d’Ancy-le-Franc to the spiritual garden of Abbaye de Fontenay, every site takes you on a fascinating journey between art, nature and heritage. Not to be missed!
Jardin de l’Abbaye de Fontenay
The most spiritualDiscover the serenity of the Jardin de l’Abbaye de Fontenay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you’ll find a herb garden dedicated to aromatic and medicinal plants, as well as a majestic centuries-old plane tree, a true botanical treasure.
A place filled with spirituality and beauty, perfect for recharging your batteries while immersing yourself in the surrounding history and nature.
Jardin des Soussilanges
The most intimateBetween village and countryside, the Jardin des Soussilanges, located on a private property, is the perfect place for a poetic escape. This bucolic garden, a true cocoon of tranquillity, invites you to reconnect with nature on a traditional Bourbonnais farm.
And why not extend the experience with an overnight stay in the charming guest room on site?
Parc du Château d'Ancy-le-Franc
The most majesticGet ready to be amazed! The 50-hectare park of Château d’Ancy-le-Franc, nicknamed the “Château with a hundred windows”, is where history meets beauty. Its gardens, carefully reconstructed, are inspired by four paintings found in a 17th-century setting, allowing the style of the period to be recreated with precision.
Between French-style and English-style gardens, you’ll be immersed in a world where the château’s history comes alive at every turn.
Parc et Jardin Potager du Château de Lantilly
The most picturesqueDiscover a unique site with stunning views over the site of Alésia and the Vallée des Laumes. The 19th-century English-style park of Château de Lantilly will charm you with its picturesque beauty. Stroll through the flower-filled kitchen gardens and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. This garden is a living painting that invites contemplation.
Jardin et parc du Château de Digoine
The most grandGarden lovers, the 35 hectares of Château de Digoine await you. Explore the majesty of the French-style gardens, where elegance and grandeur meet, and be charmed by the more natural, wilder English-style garden.
You’ll be captivated by the lake and the hundreds of plant species.
Parc du Moulin à Tan et Serres de Collections Tropicales
The most tropicalEnjoy a discovery experience for the whole family! The Parc du Moulin à Tan offers 16 hectares of nature to explore, with orienteering trails for all ages. Discover the tropical greenhouses too, a truly exotic journey in the heart of Bourgogne. And for children, fun and educational workshops are organised depending on availability.
Parc du Château de Drée
The most historicIf you love history, the Parc du Château de Drée will transport you to another era. Across its 10 hectares of French-style gardens, restored in the 18th-century style, you’ll discover rich diversity: elegant greenhouses, a fragrant rose garden, sculptures and fountains that add charm to this majestic setting.
With the château as a backdrop, every corner of the estate tells a story.
Jardins et Parc du Château de Barbirey
The most bucolicImagine strolling through an English-style landscaped garden, surrounded by 8 hectares of bucolic, rural scenery. That’s what awaits you at the park of Château de Barbirey, where nature, history and relaxation blend in perfect harmony.
Enjoy the wide variety of atmospheres and habitats, and let yourself be carried away by the magic of the place.
Parc du château de Montigny-sur-Aube
The most deliciousCombining discovery with great food, the kitchen garden of Château de Montigny-sur-Aube, located in the Parc National de Forêts, invites you to explore nature in all its richness. Picture yourself wandering through orchards, fruit gardens and vegetable plots, before leaving with wholesome produce ordered during your visit.
A place where visual pleasure meets culinary delight, perfect for lunch on the château terrace or a country-style picnic.
Arboretum et Jardin Les Feuilles Fleuries
The most colourfulIf you love colour and flowers, this is the place for you! With more than 2,000 varieties of flowering shrubs, the Arboretum offers a living spectacle all year round. Autumn, in particular, reveals its full magic with a spectacular palette of colours. A must-see for nature lovers.
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