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The Château de La Ballue surrounded by its remarkable gardens is an essential heritage site. Rebuilt in 1620, it has undergone various metamorphoses over the centuries thanks to enthusiasts who today make this Château and its Gardens a reference in the history of the art of XNUMXth century gardens.
Gardens full of style(s)
Attached to the Château de La Ballue, the Gardens have many surprises in store for you in every corner of the greenery. In the ten hectares of the park, you will find on the one hand a mannerist garden, recreated by the architect Paul Maymont, in the spirit of the XNUMXth century with its thirteen surprises along the paths; on the other side of the park a French garden, created by François-Herbert Stevens, which gives a classic look to the entire Château.
THEtopiary reign supreme in this manicured garden! The play of shadows and lights transform the groves and flowerbeds into veritable sculptures. Pass under the arcane of wisteria leaning against columns of yew trees and get lost in the boxwood maze.
Continue the journey in the Moat Garden with contemporary plantings based on grasses and a botanical collection of boxwood, with more than 400 subjects, approved in 2018 by the CCVS (Comité des Collections Végétales Spécialisés).
Going down you will walk along a pond where ducks, swans and geese strut their stuff. Close to the chicken coop with collection roosters and hens which will delight the little ones and the guests of the five exceptional rooms who taste their good eggs for breakfast every morning.
When art goes green
If the creators of the gardens of La Ballue were inspired by thebaroque art with the Italian influences of Tuscany or by theclassical art with the lines of the French gardens, there are nods to Greco-Roman mythology through temples and labyrinths.
Art is alive and well in the Jardins de La Ballue! Of the sculptures by contemporary artists are scattered in the groves. In stone and metal, they await you at the corners of the foliage.
The Estate aims to be a place of perpetual creation, and welcomes various artists in residence of contemporary creation. In summer you can attend a whole cultural programming : concerts, baroque opera, storytelling theatre, not forgetting the contemporary dance festival Wild Expansion !
Treat yourself to a dream night in a Breton castle
The lucky ones who have booked a stay at Castle of La Ballue will enjoy the magnificent rooms located on the upper floor of the estate. By taking the remarkable off-centre grand staircase, the five prestige rooms reveal all their charm: from drapes with period motifs to Louis XV woodwork, elegance and authenticity take you on a journey through time.
In the early morning, the song of the birds of the Gardens to wake you up, you will be expected in the Buffet Room for a healthy and hearty breakfast. The opportunity to taste eggs of the little hens of collection of the chicken coop of the Château, with Breton cakes et Normandy apple juice. A delight with local dishes in a XNUMXth century atmosphere.
You will like to take a glass of tea ?
At the end of the visit, take advantage of the Tea Anna's tea room where you can taste delicious cakes accompanied by a tea with succulent aromas chosen with care.
The bookstore offers specialized books on landscape and topiary art, while the shop offers objects of English inspiration to perfect your memory of La Ballue.
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