At the foot of a limestone cliff, architects and gardeners have worked in unison since the 16th century to create what appears to be a gigantic theatre set. Down below, a formal garden with pathway lined by trees towering 6 metres in height leads strollers through a labyrinth of leafy bowers. Above, a terrace shaded by lime trees stretching along a neo-gothic wall dating from 1830, enables visitors to admire the harmonious organization of the whole. Since 1930, the grounds extend to a more intimate garden slightly lower down, sheltered from the gaze of strangers.
More information:
The Château de Poncé-sur-le-Loir
8 Rue des Coteaux
F-72 340 Poncé-sur-le-Loir
Tel. +33 (0)2 43 44 45 39
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