Normandy

As the name suggests, Normandy is very much part of Northern Europe and is best visited in spring. It then has something of the character of Southern England but is less busy and more peaceful. One can drive along quiet roads to tranquil chateau gardens with few other visitors. Château de Brecy, Château de Canon.

Chateau de Brecy

Chateau de Brecy » A seventeenth century chateau with a meticulously restored, richly ornamented Italian style garden. The garden is laid out over four terraces. Read more on Chateau de Brecy

Château de Canon

Château de Canon » The garden was re-designed by a barrister who knew Horace Walpole. The layout is best understood as a French interpretation of the Augustan Style. Like Chiswick Park, it has an axis leading from the house across a grass parterre and an axial woodland ornamented with small temples (including The Temple de la Pleureuse and a Chinese pavilion). Read more on Château de Canon