To think I almost skipped this! On a recent roadtrip through France, this turned out to be my…read morefavorite of the many chateaus that I visited. The entire complex is immaculately maintained, which can't be said for the much more famous Chateau of Versailles. The house itself was not as decadent as others, which made it a bit more relatable. For example, on the upper floor were children's bedrooms. Outside, you could spend hours wandering the famous gardens and taking pictures. From the geometric hedges to the water features to the labyrinth, the entire complex is simply beautiful!

Chateau and garden is one of my favorite. This chateau is famous on the very well maintained…read moregarden. The chateau was built 1536. This is the actual chateau without castle. It listed as UNESCO world heritage site for their landscape. The chateau has 14 rooms to visit. I like the drawing and study room. It has a grand piano in that room. The office of Joachim Carvallo is the location he plans his vegetable garden. The dining room has a checker board marble floor. The Prince Jerome's bedroom is Napoleons youngest brother. The red silk reflects military lance. There table in front of the bed has decorative surface. The garden is huge. There are total 7 sections. This includes Ornamental, Wood, Water, Sun, Maze, Herb and Vegetable Garden. The ornamental garden is my favorite. This garden has multiple colors. The edge of each tree or bush corner was perfectly trim. Picture perfect. I wish my lawn care company can do this.

From the owner: Balade au nord de la vieille ville Jardin à la française dans toute sa splendeur le jardin des Prés…read moreFichaux a en outre l'avantage d'être situé au bord de l'Yèvre. On peut donc passer des jardins, œuvre du paysagiste Paul Marguerita, au bord de la rivière où des bancs pour promeneurs attentifs ont judicieusement été aménagés. Ne pas oublier non plus les bassins du jardin savamment ordonnés et entourés d'arcades de verdure.

From the owner: Un château très romantique "C'est ici qu'ont lieu les ""Romantiques d'Ars"", grande fête…read moreromantique. Ce château a appartenu au XIXème siècle à Gustave Papet , médecin et ami de George Sand. En 1980, il est devenu propriété de la ville de La Châtre."

From the owner: Balade verte au pied de la cathédrale Bel endroit de verdure situé en plein cœur de la ville, le…read morejardin de l'Archevêché ou de l'Hôtel de ville propose un bel ordonnancement entre parties boisées et jardins structurés. L'on peut aussi y admirer le kiosque à musique datant de 1910 et pourvu de quatre vases monumentaux représentant les quatre saisons. Et pour les enfants un carrousel qui égrène les jolies chansons d'antan.