Le jardin médiéval de Bois Richeux Recreated as a medieval garden of the middle ages, the Garden at Bois Richeux is a fascinating insight into life and gardens of several hundreds of years ago. http://www.boisricheux.com/
Arboretum Mao France More than 300 species of tree, many not found elsewhere in France, are to be found in this lovely arboretum just south of Paris at Verrières-le-Buisson. http://www.arboretum-mao.org/
Jardin des Decouvertes Garden of the future? The Garden of discoveries experiments with growing plants in different cultures, but is perhaps most renowned for its butterflies, in liberty in the gardens. http://www.jardin-decouvertes.com/
Marqueyssac gardens Sat atop a cliff, Marqueyssac is the most visited gardens in Perigord. With lovely views down over the dordogne valley, one of the highlights at Marqueyssac is the summertime \'candle-lit\' walk through the gardens. http://www.marqueyssac.com/
Jardin d au dela Three hectares of gardens on the River Dronne in the Dordogne, more informal than many in the region, and very beautiful. http://www.jardindaudela.com/
Eyrignac Gardens The gardens of the Manor of Eyrignac in the Dordogne, including some very formal and elaborate avenues of clipped trees and hedges, and traditional french gardens with short shaped bushes. http://www.eyrignac.com/
Jardins d Eau Water gardens set in 3 hectares overlooking the Dordogne. A wide range of water plants, lakes and ponds can be seen in a lovely setting. http://www.jardinsdeau.com/
Chateau Hautefort gardens The gardens at Chateau Hautefort are classified as Historical Monuments, and include both informal and formal sections laid out in the 18th and 19th centuries. Chateau hautefort is in the Dordogne region. http://www.chateau-hautefort.com/
Barbirey Gardens 25 km west of Dijon, a mix of carefully planned gardens and more wild spaces cover 8 hectares of countryside. http://www.barbirey.com/
Jardins du Monde At Royan (Charentes) the Park \'Jardins du Monde\' presents tropical orchids, bonsai, flooded gardens, Mediterranean gardens and many others. http://www.jardins-du-monde.com
Chateau de Canon Parks and gardens of the 18th century, with bridges, classical statues, pagoda, lakes and more. Calvados. http://www.opatrimoine.com/chateaudecanon/
Fleurysien Discover the world of flowers in Calvados, Normandy http://www.fleurysien.com/
Flowers by the water The aquatic garden « Aux fleurs de l’eau » (flowers by the water) was created by a man who has a genuine passion for water and plants. Stroll along the different ornamental water basins where the babbling sounds from the waterfalls will gently rock you. http://perso.orange.fr/auxfleursdeleau/
Gardens of Alsace Discover many of the best gardens in the Alsace region of France. http://www.letempsdesjardins.com/
La Bouichere Living museum where you can discover the world of the Cathars and their plants. Two hectare park, 20 minutes from Carcassonne. http://www.labouichere.com/
Bamboo Park Surrounded by green, at the bank of a river, on more than 4 ha, between century old trees Le Parc aux Bambous invites you to discover over a 100 different species: from mini-bamboo to giants who can grow up to more than 50 cm a day. North of Pamiers and Mirepoix, south France. http://www.parcauxbambous.com/
Serre de la Madone At Menton, the town of exceptional gardens, the Serre de la Madone is now a reputed international centre for lovers of rare plants. http://www.serredelamadone.com/
Jardin Botanique Discover the Botanical Gardens of Villa Thuret, Cap d\'Antibes, with more than 1600 species http://jardin-thuret.antibes.inra.fr/
La Chevre dOr A garden paradise of century old trees and exotic flowering plants, pebble paths set in patterns, terraces leading to whispering fountains, lanes of orange trees, fields of agapanthus, ancient olive groves and giant cypresses that reach for an azure sky; all are echoes of nearby Italy. http://www.lachevredor.com/
Abbaye de Valsaintes Cistercian abbey in Provence - a historic site and a floral park http://www.valsaintes.org/
Arboretum Balaine One of the longest established arboretum and boatanic parks in France http://www.arboretum-balaine.com/
Puisieux Gardens of Puisieux castle, one of the most beautiful parks in France and Europe http://www.puisieux.com/
Parc des Oiseaux Parc des Oiseaux at Villars les Dombes (french language site) http://www.parcdesoiseaux.com/
French gardens Visit French gardens, and read about gardening in France. http://www.french-gardens.com
Giverney Gardens and Monet Giverny gardens including impressionist painter Claude Monet's house and garden. The water garden with its Japanese bridge and the water lilies is the subject matter of the famous Nympheas paintings. http://giverny.org/gardens/
Gardens of France Map-driven directory of public and private French gardens. It provides a short description, visitor information, and directions for each listing. http://www.jardinez.com/parc/indexenglish.html
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