Once I knew were here going to the Loire Valley, I knew we had to visit these magnificent gardens. I had seen and heard so much about them. We were not disappointed. Whilst the Chateau is lovely to see the gardens are spectacular, I’m sure you will agree.
Originally a fortress, since the 12th century, extensions in the Renaissance, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries has lead to the chateau we see today.
But it is the gardens that are absolutely fabulous. A team of only 10 full time gardeners maintain the gardens. The box hedges cover 30 km, all of which are pruned twice a year. There are 115,000 flowering and vegetable plants – many of which are changed to suit the season. And the 1,015 European linden trees, which make up most of the tree lined avenues take 4 of the gardens three months to prune in winter.
I of course took a gazillion photos but are only showing a few below.
If I had the opportunity I would revisit Villandry over the four seasons to see the every changing plantings. I do hope that I will have the opportunity to return one day.
Margaret River & Beyond 
Brings back beautiful memories. Thank you Kerry. Just gorgeous photos. Enjoy the next adventure. Linda
Thanks Linda. Such a beautiful garden but gosh it would be a lot of work
Wow wow wow!!! Getting ideas for home.
The gardens were stunning Rob.
Fabulous thank you I have shown Peter how I would like my hedge cut but he is not rushing at it !!!!!!!💝
Funnily enough, Jim wasn’t too keen either!
Breathtaking! Did Jim take any ideas away for his next project? 😇
Regardless of Jim getting any ideas, I certainly did. He will be getting a project list when we get home.
Great photos Kerry, I can see quite a few additions to your photobook collection coming up. Enjoy xx
Yes, looking forward to a new photobook on France 2023.
Stunning photos Kerry. Loving your posts
Thanks Vicki. The gardens are stunning.
The gardens are amazing, the photographer’s not bad neither, keep the photos coming xx
It was such a lovely garden to take photos in. It was a sunny 27 deg so just perfect.
Wow & we complain about the time we spend pruning in our gardens, it looks amazing
For sure Bec. Love the look but Jim not keen!
We’re dumbstruck. Looks magnificent. Keep enjoying.
Totally agree with you … it was magnificent.