Château de Villandry

WOW, what can one say about this gem that hasn't already been said? Fantastic gardens and grounds, so well laid out and cared for. Great symmetry and colour. The grounds were immaculate. Didn't have enough time to explore the chateau and certainly would spend a lot more time in the gardens on my next visit. Nice lunch options also in the chateau grounds on the way out.

Wow, this place is stunning inside and outside, a rare combination. Beautiful interior rooms and lovely furniture, not crouded when we visited so plenty of time in each room. Outside was truly amazing. Quite simply, the best display of vegetable gardens anywhere we have ever visited, and that's a lot of places. Takes your breath away, the colours, textures, planning, plant health, lack of pests, the list goes on! Worth the entrance fee on its own!

Well worth the visit on a sunny day. Gardens are amazingly well kept and intricate. The chateau is also lovely. Spent four hours here exploring. Bring a bag as you can sometimes take free vegetables home.

The gardens are a truly exceptional destination, distinguished by their extraordinary exterior decor, expansive grounds, and the imposing architecture of the central castle. The meticulous care and attention lavished upon the roses and other flowers are evident in their stunning presentation. Exploring the gardens thoroughly requires approximately three to four hours, as each distinct area offers unique structural and design elements that are truly captivating. A visit to this remarkable place is highly recommended.

We biked here from Tours (about 20km, 1-2hrs) in the afternoon and enjoyed a visit to the gardens (didn't go into the castle, though). It was beautiful and well-maintained, and the grapes were delicious 😋

We have passed this chateau on a few occasions but decided to go in. We loved our time in the gardens but didn't visit the chateau. The entrance fee was very reasonable and varied between the chateau and garden or just the gardens which was 8 euros for an adult and 4 euros for disabled visitors. Look to your left after the café and you see the chateau and on your right there were lots of carp type fish in the water. Toilets were straight over the cobbled path. There are steps and a ramp so manageable for buggies. You collect a map to show you the different levels right at the top on the left there is a greenhouse area, picnic and maze. Well worth every euro.

Well preserved castle with lovely gardens. Particularly impressive were the bedrooms….could very well have seen the children play with their toys many years ago. In saying that, I’m we didn’t find it wow…or as historical in feel as some other castles.

A lovely garden to visit and spend a couple of hours on a sunny day. The children especially enjoyed the small play area and the herb garden. I was particularly impressed with the kitchen gardens, which demonstrate how growing produce does not necessarily have to be at the expense of aesthetics. I cannot comment on how tasty the largely ornamental-looking varieties are, but the cabbages were beautiful!!

To think I almost skipped this! On a recent roadtrip through France, this turned out to be my favorite 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!

Surprisingly this ended up being my favorite chateau out of our 2 day visit in loire valley. We only toured the Jardin but that alone was still quite lovely. Villandry boasts some of the best, if not the best Jardins in the region. Signage is well posted so you can understand what is being grown and the trimming is immaculate! The castle itself is beautiful, complete with running water in front outside. Definitely worth the visit even though it's in the other direction as compared to the other chateaus. This was also the only chateau we found with free parking, which we appreciated!

Chateau and garden is one of my favorite. This chateau is famous on the very well maintained garden. 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.

A Fantasy garden that will take your breathe away! You need a day here to stroll the grounds, it is beyond extensive. Layers & levels of gardens that seem endless and then there is the Chateau too! It is like walking through heaven on earth. If you see one Chateau in the Loire, this is the ONE to take the time & see, it has the most spectacular gardens I've ever seen! Everyone needs to put this one on their bucket list!

Garden Review Only We visted in late Fall, early November and the gardens were still spectacular. incredible layout and meticulously maintained by 12 caretakers. Hot houses in the back of the property generate all of the seasonal flowers and vegetables. We only toured the gardens per our tour guides suggestion and were not disappointed. Spectacular views and photo opps Very highly recommended Slainte

The amazing grounds are the main reason to come to Villandry & combined w/ the chateau, you're talking the perfect day out. Easy to find and plenty of parking - we opted for the audio tour which provided a very nice history of the house but be forewarned, there are many large organized tour groups there & you may have to jump around a bit to have some quiet while listening to the audio guide Walking outside was where we were overwhelmed ( in a good way ) There are a ton of different gardens ranging from wildflowers to roses, there is a maze, a vegetable garden and lots of groomed topiaries, fountains and shade. Lucky for us since it was fairly warm the day we were there but there was also a nice giftshop that sold gardening supplies & sunhats - something tells me this isn't by accident. Must see when touring the Loire Valley!

If you think only royalty lived in places like Chateau Villandry, it's worth noting that one of the original owners was an American, Anne Coleman! The gardens are of the Chateau Villandry supply fruit, vegetables, and flowers, not only for the chateau, but for the neighborhood and visitors. During the months when they harvest the vegetables, guest are invited to take what is grown in return for a contribution for the grounds; a beautiful and practical way of maintaining the grounds and benefitting the community.

If you're in france, you must drive out and visit this damn castle. It is freaking EPIC. Their garden is LEGENDARYYYYY.

One of the best gardens I have seen! We got the chateau and garden tour. If you ask me, the garden tour is enough; however, if you want an aerial photo of the garden from the chateau, it's worth it I suppose. The gardens are neatly put together and all the bushes are well trimmed and manicures. It can get really hot when walking in the afternoon, but no worries - there are benches in the shade if you need to relax. If you're under 26, make sure you have your ID ready for reduced fare. They weren't too picky on whether you had your ISIC. Just make sure you tell them.

Do not tour gardens when it's hot! Bring an umbrella, go early, wear a hat. Beautiful, amazing gardens! They have interesting maze. The Ornamental Garden tells a story. Awesome view from the hill. They have food to buy outside the entrance, plenty of seats & shades, gift shop for garden lovers, plants, as well as gifts.

On of the must see Chateaus in the Loire region. The beautifully kept 16th century gardens, strolling paths & recently refurbished rooms will keep you entertained for hours. Highlights are the unique Moorish ceiling in the Oriental drawing room, the extensive collection of 17th century Spanish Art, and magnificent panoramic views of the gardens from the rooms-particularly the views from the Vegetable Garden Room & the 'Love Garden' view from the 2nd Flor Children's Room.

Oh I am in love! It's a must! This was my favorite castle on the Loire valley. A beautiful chateau with beautiful manecured gardens. The chateau is so different from the rest and so realistically furnished. Make sure to spend some times in the garden. They are simply exquisite.

Gardens are amazing all year. Don't hesitate to go here we like to have as much as the major chateaus including Chambord

This chateau is a must see when you are touring the area. Just a slight glimpse gives makes you envious and put your own gardening goals to shame. It's absolutely beautiful here, even when my mom and I came during the off season in October on a weekday. A lot of public transportation during the off season is cut back, so double check how you will get to and from this chateau before you head out. We were staying in Blois and took a train to Tours first. Then we picked up a taxi to Villandry. We didn't catch the bus because we didn't want to wait for it. When you enter, you'll right away see a bit of the amazing gardens, but don't be tempted just yet. First look at inside the chateau first because it is worth seeing. The reason you want to see the chateau first is because you will forget what's inside after you step outside and start wandering through the gardens. Inside the chateau is well kept items from the family who lived there and created the gardens and the background if the chateau. My mom and I brought a baguette and cold cuts from a butchery in Blois to have a small picnic. We got to have our lunch in the garden after we walked the inside. We were absolutely in love with the garden. Everything was meticulous! What impressed us the most was the fruit and vegetable garden. Each plant added a different color and depth to each patch and the whole garden was so symmetrical.

Villandry was my favourite Chateau, mainly due to the beautiful gardens. The Chateau is nice, reasonably impressive, suitably castle like and appropriately decorated, however it is the grounds that make the place amazing. The gardens to the side and back are well looked after. It's not the English rose garden you will see, but more being amazed by the vegetable garden that is so colourful and full of life, the complex hedge patterns and the functional yet beautiful grounds. You have to go to this Chateau if you are in the Loire.