Garden Tours of France

Garden Tour destinations by country & Garden Short Breaks in France & Garden Finder for French Gardens

France had great medieval and renaissance gardens, few of which survive. In the seventeenth century France took the lead in making Baroque gardens. The power of these gardens was so great that their shadow lasted for over two centuries. In the last years of the twentieth century, France began making great public parks and highly original small gardens. It has always been a country of great horticultural skills.

Key Gardens in France

Chateau de Fontainebleau, Chateau de Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Jardin des Tuileries, Giverny, Parc Andre Citroen Paris

Travel arrangements for French garden visiting

A number of British and American operators run tours to French gardens and they are very convenient. Northern France is much better served than Southern or Western France. In the Paris region there is an excellent public transport system. Elsewhere in France the train system is good but many of the great gardens are in rural areas with no trains and infrequent bus services. Fortunately, car hire is easy and the roads are good.