The architecture of the Chateau and the gardens are not to be missed Viewing from the upstairs windows of the Chateau on to the gardens is mesmerising. The layout of the gardens and the colours of the plants and flowers are beautiful. Allow at least 2-3 hours to really appreciate every aspect of what is laid out before you and... More

The gardens were not at their best, the weather having delayed some things but with imagination one could see what a months good weather would bring. Nicely ordered with good viewing spots above ground level this is a classic French garden. Nature as ordered by man. The tour of the house is good and the story of the current owner's... More

As far as Loire valley chateaus and castles go, I felt that Chateau de Villandry was one of those places that peaks on the spectacular factor in late spring or summer, based mainly on what is probably an amazing garden when in full bloom. In mid-April, you could see the beginnings of something beautiful and it was interesting walking amongst... More

The latest visit of Garden Design Academy to the gardens of the loire valley saw my students and I at the gates of Villandry, on a cold day in a late season and with rain threatening. Not ideal. For a group of garden designers however, the lack of tree foliage and flowers left the box hedge patterns stark against a... More

What a treat to find such a beautiful garden. Kept to perfection, the hedges are cut 100% straight, the young vegetables are already growing and looking perfect - even though in England they are yet to be planted as it has been too cold. Clean, straight lines, as gardens used to be kept.

I have been to Villandry twice now and dropped numerous Bed and Breakfast clients off there. A trip to the Loire Valley would be incomplete if you did not take in these fabulous gardens, which are an absolute treasure. Young gardeners come from all over the world for courses on formal gardening before going back to parks and private houses... More

We visited Villandry early autumn, the gardens and chateau were stunning..about 15km west of Tours...very memorable morning...especially for lovers, couples or groups...the 4 formal "love" gardens are exquistite, wandering in the woods enchanting, the vegetable/potager gardens stunning, the water garden (Louis XV shape) with white swans swimming so serene, the aromas from the rose, herb and lavender gardens so beautiful,... More

A rival to its better known rival at Chenonceau, this castle is superb with extremely interesting potager garden with excellent formal box hedging and planted in between with ornamental vegetables. Beautiful hedge patterns.

We visited this chateau at the wrong time of year - there wasn't much to see in the gardens but I can imagine it is wonderful at the right season. We walked up to the terraces and were able to look down on the knot garden and potager and admire the hedging, some parts were being dug up and other... More