Sardy gardens
May 8, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
For most people, when we think of gardens in the Dordogne we think of the formal gardens in the French style, with carefully trimmed box hedges and meticulously planned layouts. There are several of these to enjoy, including the very well known (and popular) gardens at Marqueyssac and Chateau Hautefort.
For something a little different, venture west of Bergerac in the region and visit the Jardins de Sardy near the border with the Gironde department and close to Sainte-Foy-la-Grande.
The garden is very attractive, and in an ‘Italian meets English’ style, much less formal than the gardens at the grand castles.
Exotic gardens of Monaco
February 12, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Yes, I know that Monaco is not in Provence, or France.I’m allowed to take liberties, especially for somewhere so attractive as the Exotic Gardens of Monaco.
If you are in this part of south-eastern France a visit to these gardens is indispensable. Covering about 3 acres the garden is set on a cliff overlooking the bay of Monaco and the French and Italian Riviera. It is absolutely stunning.
Cacti and Succulents as well as Mediterranean plants cover the cliff and have achieved a size and maturity rarely seen outside their natural habitats. There are more than 1000 varieties of cacti and succulents to admire.
