Interactive map of the gardens
1. The hornbeam grove with a view
To get a glimpse of what we’ll see more clearly later …
2. The fern grove
A botanical collection of ferns and a history of the Royal Glassworks at La Ballue.
3. The attrape Grove
Designed in the purest spirit of the 17th century, a surprise awaits visitors.
4. The undulating garden
A stunning display of various topiary designs made from boxwood and yew.
5. The scented grove
A three-sided green space where you can sit and breathe in the scent of jasmine and other fragrant plants by the pond.
6. The "knee joint"
The magic of diagonal garden views!
7. The mysterious grove
Two green semi-circular areas for a walk in the shade
8. The green theatre
A stunning green space bathed in light, offering a panoramic view of the arboretum.
9. The temple of diana
A temple of greenery, based on a design by the classical architect Nicolas Ledoux.
10. The linden alley
A beautiful row of pruned lime trees, with a sky river in the centre.
11. The musical grove
A green room designed for listening to the sound of the wind rustling through the leaves and the birdsong.
12. The maze
Based on a design by Le Corbusier, featuring 1,500 yew trees…
13. The wisteria alley
A double row of yew trees, topped with balls and flames, and 22 Chinese wisteria plants arranged in an arch.
D.The classical garden
The regular, symmetrical and formal garden is inspired by Tuscan gardens. It frames the Château Louis XIII to the north and beautifully showcases the sweeping landscape to the south. Designed by the architect François-Hébert Stevens.
E. Venus portail
A monumental topiary marking the path to the castle’s old moat.
F. Moats' garden
On this historic site, a sloping garden has been laid out since 2010.
G. CCVS Boxwood Collection
A CCVS-approved botanical collection of boxwoods, comprising over 400 specimens.
H. First pond
Pond area (water reserve, ornamental duck collection and henhouse).
1I. Grasses and perennials area
A large display of grasses, perennials, rare plants and dahlias (best viewed from late July onwards)
J. Towards the second pond
Towards the second pond, the half-standard orchard, the meadow and the beehives.