We have visited the world famous Louvre museum in Paris in our earlier post. We have another reason to go to Paris. Today, lets fall in love with a garden that consists almost exclusively of carefully clipped boxwood! Garden of Marqueyssac, Paris emphasizes the harmony of man and nature, here the architects of France expresses the gentle coexistence of humans and nature in the Dordogne. This Julien de Cerval creation has become one of the must visit places for the tourists who visit France.
Lets not keep you guessing further, lets have some glimpses of this marvelous Garden.
Aerial view of the Garden of Marquessac
The candlelight view of the Garden
Another mind-blowing view of the Marqueyssac at night
The Garden's night party for the guests
Swans enjoying the lake
The lighted walk- A wonderful experience
The night stay cottage
The scenic view from the cottage
The lighted path
The photogenic sorroundings
Perched on a steep hill overlooking the Dordogne, the placid, gently sinuous river of the Périgord, the gardens of Marqueyssac would be spectacular for their situation alone. Views on all sides are breathtaking, whether toward the massive, forbidding silhouette of the fortress of Castelnaud on the other side of the river; in the direction of the gentler aspect of the château de Fayrac; or from the promontory of the Belvédère toward the picturesque Roman chapel of Saint-Julien de Cénac.
A little History
It was Julien de Cerval who dedicated the last 30 years of his life to create a haven of peace in Marqueyssac by transforming the estate he inherited in 1861 into a beautiful residence and a utopian garden. This former jurist from sarlat was a passionate gardener and a great expert of Italian-style gardens and agronomy, which he marvelously recreated in Marqueyssac, with its terraces and ornamental trees such as cypress, elm, Judas, umbrella and lime.
Facilities and Services
- Game rooms
- Swimming pools
- Internet access
- Night stay cottages
- Outdoor fun
How To Reach
- Airports
Paris has two major international airports, Charles de Gaulle to the north and Orly to the south. Both of these airports are conveniently located in terms of distance from the city’s center. Many international airlines land on both of these airports coming from North America or major European cities.
images: Courtesy official site