Catherine, gardener and owner, will tell you about the restitution of these gardens and the pleasure of working in music with the birds, the wind, the murmur of water, enjoying the beauty and colors of flowers and trees and among the scents of lavender, of roses… Putting your hands in the ground, touching the plants, pulling out weeds are part of the gardener’s job, and tasting the harvested fruit is one of his rewards. The gardens of Arcis were born at the end of the Renaissance, following the «fashion» of the time. They were relatively abandoned from the nineteenth century, then returned in 2010; Throughout the walk you will be told the history of the site, the adventure of the work done (re-watering of the canals and the pond, plantations made ...), happiness (and healthy fatigue…) to work there.
Thus the gardeners transformed the premises, then maintained them with passion, working with happiness in a true harmony of the five senses.
Anecdotes will not fail and will make the walk lively and lively, even for children! Visitors will discover the pleasure garden, walk along the canals, go around the pond, pass through the labyrinth island...
duration of the walk:
an hour to an hour and a half depending on the questions asked!
In dry weather, strollers and wheelchairs can make the circuit. A warm arm will be offered to the visually impaired.
Brigitte Guillet textile artist, will exhibit her works in the Orangerie. You will also discover the "paper insects" of Jamel Zeddam, whom she invited.
Fun course- puzzles for families, on the theme of Robin Hood
exhibition of photographs on tarpaulins outdoors: "the Jewels of Mayenne"
Presence on Sunday of Emmanuelle and her goats Mohair, Clare with its alpacas: the softness of their cashmere wool is works that they realize will surprise you!