Château and gardens of la Bourdaisière
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Constructed in 1520 by Philibert Babou, birthplace of Gabrielle d’Estrées, favourite of Henry IV. 16th century outbuildings, English style garden, kitchen garden, rose garden, “Conservatoire de la Tomate” (650 varieties of tomatoes).
Opening times
Opening days :
- monday from 10h00 to 19h00
- tuesday from 10h00 to 19h00
- wednesday from 10h00 to 19h00
- thursday from 10h00 to 19h00
- friday from 10h00 to 19h00
- saturday from 10h00 to 19h00
- sunday from 10h00 to 19h00
Certification labels
Prices & Payment methods
- Full adult price : 12€
- Discount rate : 8€
- : 34€
Payment methods
Availability
Description
Description of heritage
Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
The cheerful garden patches are what makes La Bourdaisière unique, as well as its Tomato Conservatory that houses no less than 600 heirloom varieties. The 55-hectare park planted with trees also houses a dahlia garden, an ancient orchard and a beautiful collection of medicinal plants. Formerly a medieval fortress, the castle underwent many transformations before finally becoming a hotel.Descriptif du parc et jardin
The cheerful garden patches are what makes La Bourdaisière unique, as well as its Tomato Conservatory that houses no less than 600 heirloom varieties. The 55-hectare park planted with trees also houses a dahlia garden, an ancient orchard and a beautiful collection of medicinal plants. Formerly a medieval fortress, the castle underwent many transformations before finally becoming a hotel.Descriptif du musée
The cheerful garden patches are what makes La Bourdaisière unique, as well as its Tomato Conservatory that houses no less than 600 heirloom varieties. The 55-hectare park planted with trees also houses a dahlia garden, an ancient orchard and a beautiful collection of medicinal plants. Formerly a medieval fortress, the castle underwent many transformations before finally becoming a hotel.Descriptif du site et monument historique
The cheerful garden patches are what makes La Bourdaisière unique, as well as its Tomato Conservatory that houses no less than 600 heirloom varieties. The 55-hectare park planted with trees also houses a dahlia garden, an ancient orchard and a beautiful collection of medicinal plants. Formerly a medieval fortress, the castle underwent many transformations before finally becoming a hotel.
Spoken languages
- French
- English
Catering
- Restauration sur place
Services
- Shop
- Bicycle hire
Facilities
- Bar / refreshment bar
- Shop
- Luggage storage
- Hall hire
- Bicycle hire
- Parking
- Catering on site
- Fully equipped meeting room
- Bus parking
Group
Groups accepted
- Minimum group size: 20
Visit
- French
Average duration of the group visit: 02h00
Average duration of the individual visit:02h00
Activities
On site
- Temporary exhibitions
