Vilandry Castle Garden Top View

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(4K) · Castle in Villandry, France
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A monumental countryside villa surrounded by world-famous gardens, organized in the classic French Renaissance style.

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Jan 22, 2025
My wife and I visited the Villandry chateau gardens with a tour guide and skipped the chateau interior. The gardens are amazing. They must spend a fortune in workers who keep the variety of many gard… Full review by TripPhotographer52
Oct 9, 2024
This is one of the castles in the Loire Valley where you find world-famous 18th-century French Renaissance gardens. Located near the village of Villandry south of the Cher River. Opening hours seem t… Full review by BradinHK
Oct 5, 2024
If you are wondering whether to just view the garden or opt for both castle and garden - do both. The views of the gardens from the castle, are morestunning than the views of the garden from the gard… Full review by Jane L
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Questions & answers

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I want to see colorful flowers esp. roses. If my choice is March 30 or June 22, what would you suggest? thank you
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June probably much better
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Can I get from Tours to Villandry by public transport?
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We had a rental car, but there are buses that run between Tours (train station) and Villandry. Google “bus from Tours to Villandry” - see the “filbleu” site for schedules. Watch for …
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We had a rental car, but there are buses that run between Tours (train station) and Villandry. Google “bus from Tours to Villandry” - see the “filbleu” site for schedules. Watch for buses that only run during certain months.
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Can you re-enter after leaving the chateau and garden? I saw a restaurant just outside but wanted to return to resume my tour.
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Likely, but I would contact the restaurant directly: restaurant la doulce terrasse.
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Are there any discount vouchers
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I booked my ticket at the tourist information centre in Tours and got a discount on admission through them.
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How much time do we need to view tge gardens and would you suggest morning over afternoon?
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It took us about three hours to explore every nook and cranny of the gardens. Morning is probably best when it is a bit cooler and that will give you time for a long, lazy lunch.
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Can I have a picnic in the gardens?
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Picnics are not allowed in the park. We allow you to go out for lunch and then come back to finish your visit. The ticket is valid all day...
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