Located in a small valley overlooking the Cher river, the gardens of Villandry form a 360 degree backdrop for the château. Bordered by a wooded hillside on one side and the village on the other, the walled estate spans 15 hectares, seven of which are gardens. The originality of the site lies in the way it has been used to create remarkably beautiful gardens that blend harmoniously with the surrounding landscape and the architecture of the château. A small valley witg a stream running through it cuts through the plateau from south to north, creating land ideal for growing and building terraced gardens. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1934, the gardens of Villandry exemplify the way in which gardens were built in the Renaissance.
Guided by the plans and drawings of the 16th Century architect Jacques Androuet du Cerceau and by archaeological excavations, Joachim Carvallo restored the Renaissance soul of Villandry.
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