Visit the most beautiful gardens of Périgord!

Do you like garden visits, floral parks, magical places for walks in shimmering colors and intoxicating smells? The Dordogne is a generously sunny land, so horticulture enthusiasts are not mistaken and magnificent private and public gardens flourish in the 4 corners of Périgord. Come and visit the gardens of Périgord, take advantage of the know-how of passionate gardeners who will not fail to share their secrets with you. Museums for the whole family (because yes, we know that gardens do not always fascinate children), games, puzzles, walks with explanatory panels... Here are the most beautiful gardens in Périgord!

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The most popular Gardens

The Garden of the Château des Milandes (in Castlenaud-la-Chapelle): Do you know the magnificent castle where Josephine Baker raised part of her rainbow tribe? Also discover the sumptuous remarkable gardens, with French-style alleys, ponds, an open-air theater and a landscaped park. Come and discover the aviaries of exotic birds and the spectacle of birds of prey!

The Panoramic Gardens of Limeuil are aptly named! You will admire one of the most beautiful views of Périgord, on the confluence between the river Vézère and the Dordogne. At the top of Limeuil, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, it can be visited on your own or with an Escape Game (an Escape Garden, suddenly!), There is a lot of documentation on the flora and trees present, it's as fun as it is educational. Games in all seasons, workshops, perfect for children!

Eyrignac and its Gardens: One of the most beautiful gardens in Périgord, in Salignac. They are classified as a Historic Monument and you will discover 7 different scenes, each one more beautiful than the other. The visit is free and leads you from one garden to another, with magnificent viewpoints, ponds, built heritage.

The gardens of the Château de Hautefort: Before or after visiting the Château, come and visit the sumptuous gardens at the foot of the Château de Hautefort. They are installed on very sunny terraces, with a multitude of colorful, fragrant paintings and remarkable trees.

The Jardins de l'Imaginaire are located in Terrasson, they are no less than 13 different gardens, overlooking the old town, with a very beautiful view of the Vézère and the hills of Beauregard.

The Marqueyssac Gardens are located in Vézac. It is a very beautiful ensemble with magnificent views of the Dordogne Valley. There are games for children, and also a via ferrata (inside the site).

The Gardens for lovers of flowers and flower paintings

The Gardens of the Château de Jumilhac are staged on 2 terraces (12 terraces initially) which highlight the beauty of the castle at their summit. Come and visit this complex organized around a pond, the sumptuous flowerbeds, the labyrinth of vegetation... To be visited alone or in addition to the castle.

Les Jardins Tranquilles in Brantôme are near the center of the village. On 5ha, come and walk in this place of tranquility and calm, ideal for recharging your batteries and admiring beautiful floral ensembles and trees of a multitude of species.

The Jardins de l'Albarède is a remarkable garden in Saint-Cybranet. Since 1990, they have worked this seemingly poor and arid land, today it is a real oasis, it is a place of education maintained without pesticides, weedkillers or other chemical inputs.

The Jardins de Cadiot in Carlux offer you a nice walk in several green spaces, with beautiful flowerbeds, a small wood, it's a very nice place for a walk.

The Garden of the Chartreuse de Conty is in Belvès, it is an Italian garden, it has a little air of Tuscany!

The Sardy Gardens in Vélines can be discovered on a free or accompanied visit? It is a Remarkable Garden, of English inspiration, with ponds, rock gardens, flower beds...

Exotic and original gardens

The Les Jardins d'Eau are in Carsac-Aillac near Sarlat. These are gardens like any other, to discover water plants, in particular lotuses and sumptuous water lilies. It is a Remarkable Garden with a unique water labyrinth in Europe. A perfect visit for the whole family.

Les Bambous de Planbuisson: If you like atypical universes, go to this garden where you will discover many and unsuspected species of bamboo. You will learn more about this plant which is in fact a herb! The information panels are practical and instructive. The garden is entirely cultivated without pesticides or herbicides.

The Exotic Garden of La Roque Gageac: This magnificent village benefits from a microclimate which allows it to accommodate remarkable and very exotic flora! Come and discover it!

We wish you wonderful walks in these exceptional parks and gardens. In general, they are open from Easter to All Saints' Day. Check with the establishments before visiting them outside this period!

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