Now for one of the more Disney-like chateaus ;). This one was only a stone's throw from the place where we stayed, and we hadn't planned to visit it, but our host recommended it very highly, so off we went. It was well worth a visit. Not only was the chateau beautiful, but its gardens too. It was quite hot that day so we went early in the morning and spent our times in the gardens before going inside to look at the interior. It turned out to be a good choice. I want out into the gardens after we had been in side to use my telephoto lens because it struck me that I hadn't done anything with it, but it was so hot I couldn't concentrate and the pictures didn't come out good at all.
The second and third shots are from the top of the tower in the first shot. The view was just marvelous from up there (and it was a bit cooler up there too). It was nice to get to see the geometric shapes of the plantings from above. All of the gardens had different themes, like "the kitchen garden" that dated back to the middle ages. It's actually the very last one remaining in its style - combining the traditional vegetable garden of the time with Italian influence that brought decorative elements like flower beds, fountains and bowers.
I'm glad we went here. Even though it ended up meaning we didn't have the time to visit one of the places we had planned to. It really is a beautiful place. And like I said, now we have a reason to go back :)
/MrsHjort
"It's good to be the king." (ha) Nice shots. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed! Thank you :)
DeleteGoodness, I cannot imagine a garden such as that. I live is an area which is often in a state of drought and water conservation. To think of what it takes to maintain such a massive affair is mind boggling. MadamMtnLion
ReplyDeleteActually, they have an irrigation system under ground that feeds the plants with water in a very eco-friendly way, so it takes a lot less water than you'd think :), very cool
DeleteI love the way the bottom 2 garden shots are side by side...it forms a very interesting pattern with the triangle in the middle.
ReplyDeleteCool, I didn't even think of that :), it is pretty neat, what a lucky coincidence
DeleteBeautiful! Love the patterns of the gardens, the view from the top, just all of it.
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