23rd edition, 6 & 7 June 2026
The gardens of Château de La Ballue open their gates to you for this 23rd edition of Rendez-vous aux jardins, with the national theme of “THE VIEW.”
Organized every first weekend in June by the Ministry of Culture, this Europe-wide event highlights the richness and variety of more than 2,800 parks and gardens.
On this occasion, come discover the three gardens of Château de La Ballue and their clever use of perspective.
After exploring the bocage through a window cut into the hornbeam grove, enter the labyrinthine garden with its opaque walls, where you can admire a magnificent play of light and shadow. Next, head to the Temple of Diana, a green temple designed after a model by Nicolas Ledoux that offers a dual view of the paths leading to the Château, with thuja trees on the right and linden trees on the left.
In the Mannerist Baroque garden and the formal garden, you can admire the fabulous interplay of perspectives and vanishing lines conceived by architects Paul Maymont and François-Hébert Stevens, as well as spectacular topiaries. Take the opportunity to admire the breathtaking view these gardens offer of the Couesnon Valley, thanks to their early 17th-century layout and strategic location.
Continue by exploring the maze, which alters your overall perception of space by disrupting visual cues. Finally, extend your visit to the moat garden to discover our botanical collection.
Practical information:
Gardens listed as historic monuments and awarded the ‘Remarkable Garden’ label.
Opening hours remain unchanged (10.00–18.30, open all day).
Admission at standard rates: €10.50 for adults; €8.50 for 10–18-year-olds, students, jobseekers and people with disabilities; free for children under 10.
A visitor’s guide with a map is provided to every visitor at the entrance.
Please note: the gardens are accessible to guide dogs on a lead accompanying visually impaired or blind visitors.
On site: a tea room, light savoury snacks, ice creams and homemade pastries, a gift shop and a garden bookshop.
Photos: ©Pascal Sacleux, ©Pierre Holley, ©Yann Monel
