The Château de Villeneuve, a historical monument, is an old residence of the 12th and 15th centuries, located in the middle of the vineyards of Layon. A careful restoration, carried out according to the rules of the art, allowed, in 30 years of work, to save him from ruin. At the same time, magnificent gardens of historical inspiration have been restored at the foot of the walls.
After having passed the fortified castle of the twelfth century, we first access to a huge landscaped courtyard formed by the seigneurial home and the old buildings of exploitation whose blind facades formed protection.
To the south, facing outward and based on the precepts of Léon Batista Alberti (1404-1472), an Italian-inspired garden occupies the terrace of the old house. A geometric parterre made of boxwood squares offers aplats of colored plants, vegetables or flowers.This garden is surrounded by pergolas and fountains in parallel. The medieval house that dominates it presents an austere facade softened by the high chimneys and its window carpentry
At the corner of the terrace wall, discover an original orchard, overlooked by a vineyard hillsides of Layon .
Outside the walls, the enclosed garden of Artus, of medieval inspiration, surrounded by a charmille, is inspired by illuminations. Very symbolic, based on the cross, it includes four entities: flowers, vegetable garden, squares of singles and a chessboard rose garden. A labyrinth in Ifs leads to the fountain of youth.
You will finish with the new garden of Armide and then an alley of topiaries in yew and boxwood inspired by the medieval warrior.
An explanatory booklet is given. You will meet on the course the owners who can share their passion for this domain.
Preferential rate for Heritage days, Free children.
Dogs on leash welcome
A video: