Les Jardins de Barbirey

Pleasant gardens but not outstanding by UK standards

First comment - look up the opening times. We didn’t and arrived to find the gardens closed. However the gates were open and we managed to follow a school group inside and wander around. The gardens a...

A French lost gardens project

Rather like the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall, the owners have set out to restore a garden which was completely overgrown. The project is a continuing one. As things stand it is a peaceful pla...

Hidden Gem

We drove right by these gardens one afternoon when we trying to find our way back to the main road. So don't miss it. It's worth the stop and visit. Some folks from Germany told us about these gardens...

Very nice gardens

We were staying at the chateau so not sure if there is entrance an entrance cost or not. The gardens themselves are subsidised by the government somehow or another. No idea why must be historic. Whils...

Peaceful

We stumbled upon the gardens after having lunch at L'ouche Gourmande (highly recommended). They are beautiful. Small, peaceful and great to stroll around. In fact, the entire village of Barbirey su...