Tourism in the West of France

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Sunday 20 July 2008

Park of Chateau of Brecy

Open from Easter to All Saint's, this 17th century Italian garden offers strollers a free 50 minute visit enhanced by a discovery path

Park of Chateau of Brecy : 10 km
Park of Chateau of Brecy

Park and gardens of Castillon

A stroll through a magnificent variety of gardens (English, Japanese..) and water-based recreation areas, This park is classified as a "remarkable garden" and the visit is free of charge.

Park and gardens of Castillon : 20 km
Park and gardens of Castillon

Saturday 19 July 2008

Luna Rossa Garden in Caen

Luna Rossa Garden : Free visit to an Art garden decorated with Art Brut sculptures

Luna Rossa Garden : 40 km
Luna Rossa Garden in Caen

Gardens of the Discovery

The "Jardins de la Découverte" : A surprising garden with its collection of aromatic herbs, its extraordinary flowers and its curiosity garden. Guided visits by reservation.

"Jardins de la Découverte" : 40 km
"Jardins de la Découverte" in Isigny-sur-mer

Park of the Simples in Caen

Within the walls of Caen Château, this medicinal herb garden is open to visitors from 6 am. Visits are free.


Gardens of the Simples (Jardins des Simples) : 40 km
Gardens of the Simples in Caen

Michel d'Ornano Park in Caen

A beautiful array of flowerbeds for this listed heritage garden. Visits are free from 8 am.

Michel d'Ornano park : 40 km
Michel d'Ornano park in Caen

Park of Jardin d'Elle

This nature trail, with its varied fragrances and its colourful flower beds is perfect for an afternoon stroll.

Park of Jardin d'Elle : 45 km
Park of Jardin d'Elle in Villiers Fossard

Park and gardens of Chateau de Vendeuvre

A veritable nature trail, the gardens of the château de Vendeuvre combine enjoyment and relaxation in a fun setting. Best visited in good weather.

Chateau de Vendeuvre : 50 km
Park and gardens of Chateau de Vendeuvre

Gardens of Chateau de Canon

A secluded park full of charm that will delight young visitors.

Park of the Chateau de Canon : 50 km
Chateau de Canon and Park in Mezidon-Canon

Park of Chateau de la Motte

This garden with its holiday atmosphere offers a healthy stroll in a relaxing environment, Ideal for a family week-end.

Park of Chateau de la Motte : 65 km
Park of Chateau de la Motte in Acqueville

The Jardin Conservatoire

This museum garden presents more than 450 varieties of flowers and local vegetables. An enjoyable visit for those with green fingers.

Jardin Conservatoire : 65 km
The "Jardin Conservatoire" in Dives-sur-mer

Gardens of the Auge region

Theme gardens are the main features of this park near Cambremer. The transformation of this park into a source of inspiration was a challenge that has proved succesful.

Gardens of the Auge region : 75 km
Gardens of the Auge region in Cambremer

Gardens of Argences Manoir

This garden, full of secluded corners, is coherently designed with a networlk of waterways that structure the space. It has received many prizes, in particular the 2004 prize for "remarkable gardens" awarded by the Misnistry of Culture.

Gardens of Argences Manoir : 80 km
Gardens of Argences Manoir in Saussey

Friday 18 July 2008

Plants garden of Coutances

Located in the religious capital of the Contentin region, this park is a calm, restful place combining English and French garden styles.

Plants garden : 90 km
Plants garden of Coutances

Garden of l'Eveche

A French garden restored in 1837 and open throughout the year. Free visit.

Garden of l'Eveche : 95 km
Garden of l'Eveche in Lisieux

Floral Park of Martinvast

This listed heritage park is designed in an irresistably charming English style. Bordered by ponds and woods, this marvellous location is a must-see.

Floral Park of Martinvast : 10 km
Floral Park of Martinvast

Chateau of Ravalet park

A splendid park whose greenhouse was refurbished in 2000, this 16th century castle garden has two beautiful water gardens and a wide variety of plants. Visits are free of charge.

Chateau of Ravalet park : 100 km
Chateau of Ravalet park

Gardens and terraces of Chateau de Sassy

With its geometrically-designed gardens worthy of their Versailles model, this park is listed as a heritage site, Free visits, guided tours by appointment.

Gardens and terraces of Chateau de Sassy : 110 km
Gardens and terraces of Sassy

Park of the Chateau of Nacqueville

Infused with the romantic atmosphere of fairy tales, this park features a large artificial lake and many flower-studded fountains.

Park of the Chateau of Nacqueville : 110 km
Park of the Chateau of Nacqueville location

Botanical gardens of the Chateau of Vauville

Located in one of Contentin's most remarkable sites, this park, with its exotic gardens, enjoys a very favourable micro-climate for the region and is a delight for plant lovers.

Botanical gardens of the Chateau of Vauville : 120 Km
Gardens of the Chateau of Vauville