Gardens and Castle of Villandry

The Château de Villandry, the last of the great châteaux of the Loire Valley built during the Renaissance, captivates visitors with its elegant architecture and six exceptional gardens. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it boasts a sumptuous kitchen garden, an ornamental garden and many other remarkable green spaces. Over the centuries, illustrious owners such as Jean Le Breton and Jérôme Bonaparte have shaped this jewel of the Loire Valley. Seen from the air, Villandry reveals all its splendor, nestled between the Loire and the tufa slopes.

Château de Villandry, the last great Renaissance château in the Loire Valley, embodies both the elegance of its architecture and the beauty of its remarkable gardens. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this jewel of the Loire Valley attracts visitors every year to admire its sober facades and geometric flowerbeds.

Seen from the sky, Villandry reveals its full extent and the perfection of its six emblematic gardens: the vegetable garden, which combines aesthetics and utility, the ornamental garden for its decorative motifs, the water garden offering a haven of freshness, the medicinal plant garden steeped in history, the labyrinth inviting discovery and finally the sun garden bathed in light.

Several illustrious owners have shaped this unique estate, including Jean Le Breton, minister to François I, the Marquis de Castellane, ambassador to Louis XV, Jérôme Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon I, and Joachim Carvallo. Each has left his or her mark, helping to make Villandry one of the jewels in the crown of Loire Valley châteaux.

Flying over the Loire Valley, it's easy to understand the harmony between the majestic Loire, the tuffeau slopes and the art of gardening. This region, renowned for its wines and architectural heritage, provides the ideal backdrop for the splendor of Villandry and its many neighboring châteaux. Between history, art of living and breathtaking landscapes, a visit to Villandry - and even more so a discovery from the sky - is an unforgettable experience at the heart of Touraine's treasures.