10 Gardens in Ille-et-Vilaine That You Shouldn't Miss

Near Broceliande, live these 60 acres on unusual gardens, mixing landscaped creativity, botanical reverie, and artistic journey. Finally an outdoor activity at the heart of the biodiversity where each person finds interest and pleasure ! For audacious lover of sensations, discover our sensory paths, wink at this insertion place for disabled persons.

Inaugurated in 2001, the Manoli museum has emerged today as one of the privileged art places in Brittany. Several hundred works in eight rooms and a large garden reflect the immense talent of the artist. In this place of life and creation still hangs the memory of the sculptor, author of " Cheminée " at the Pierre et Marie Curie University , "Grande voile" at the Montparnasse train station or liturgical furniture of the Cathedral of Quimper. Manoli was interested not only in recycled materials but also in granite, the earthenware and metal which he used in uncommon ways in order to bring out characters, animals and abstract works. The result is amazing . On the green grass, among the trees, sheep clad with propellers can be seen, golden birds take off, owls born out of plows and fire are standing, and acrobats seem to invent perpetual motion. They all take us into the imaginary world of the artist.

Near Mont St Michel, the Gardens of La Ballue shimmer “like a jewel set in the French countryside by some celestial authority.” (V. Seguin, Résidences Décoration). These gardens, which have been classified as Historical Monuments of France, offer a labyrinthine series of pathways around 17th century terraces. DESCRIPTION Not far from historic Mont Saint Michel, there is an enchanted garden, built on 17th century terraces overlooking the Couesnon Valley. The first garden, in the mannerist Italian style, was created by the architect Paul Maymont, sending the visitor on a journey of discovery including thirteen “rooms” of greenery, (the attrape (trick) grove, the green theatre, the maze). And at the end of the linden alley, there is a French-style garden by François-Hébert Stevens, a splendid accompaniment to the golden granite southern facade of the Chateau Louis XIII. Here, topiary art and contemporary statues are displayed in perfect harmony. The gardens have been classified as a Historical Monument, and have also received the label Jardin Remarquable and Label Qualité Tourisme and the gardens are maintained with complete respect for the environment. New this season: the gardens of the old moats, with a botanical collection of boxwoods trees, rhododendrons and a large pound with animals. Brochures for the visitors in french, english and german. Educational brochures for children, 6 - 8 and 9 - 11 years old, in both French and English. Gift shop and tea room. Throughout the year there are many events including sculpture exhibitions, classical music festivals, a contemporary dance festival (end of June), a special topiary art weekend ( end of May). Nice B § B in the château.