Château and gardens of Villandry (Touraine, 37)
In keeping with the Renaissance style in the 16th century, French in the 18th century and transformed into a landscaped park in the 19th century, the gardens of Villandry, which were redesigned by Joachim Carvallo in the early 20th century, are an original creation blending tradition and innovation.
Prices, Opening times, How to get there, How to visit Villandry
Villandry is easily accessible by motorway and road. It is just nine miles from Tours, in the Loire Valley. By the A85, Villandry is just half an hour from Chenonceau! Free parking cars/buses are available near the castle. An unguarded bicycle parking is …
The architecture of the Château de Villandry (12th-20th centuries)
To break up the monotony of the symmetry, sense of proportion and uniformity so beloved in the Renaissance style, the architect of Château de Villandry introduced some subtle differences: the wings are not exactly the same length, the alignment …
Château de Villandry & ses jardins (Touraine, 37)
De style Renaissance au XVIe siècle, à la Française au XVIIIe siècle, parc paysager au XIXe siècle, les jardins de Villandry, redessinés par Joachim Carvallo au début du XXe siècle, sont une création originale entre tradition et innovation.
Explore the château and gardens of Villandry
Step by step, explore the château and gardens of Villandry and discover collections of artefacts, paintings and remarkable plants. Go behind the scenes of a historic monument.
The gardens of Villandry step by step (Touraine, 37)
To explore the gardens of Villandry is to explore the stylistic library of French garden art, from the mediaeval garden to the Renaissance garden, the garden “à la française” to contemporary garden design.
Discovering the Chateau de Villandry - Villandry, château & jardins
With its unique furnishings, décor and atmosphere, the Château de Villandry is a living testimony of French heritage. When Jean Le Breton acquired the Villandry estate, the building was a Mediaeval fortress.
Visiting Villandry, château & gardens (Touraine, 37)
The château and gardens of Villandry welcome individual visitors, groups of visitors, adults and children, families and disabled visitors. There is a Villandry for everyone!
Villandry through the ages (11th to 21st century)
The history of Villandry begins in the Middle Ages. Villandry was then called Colombiers. The castle is a medieval fortress of which vestiges still remain today.
Restaurant La Doulce Terrasse - château de Villandry
The Château de Villandry restaurant, La Doulce Terrasse, is located at the entrance to the site, before the ticket office.