Gardens of Valloires, Argoules, Picardy, France

Covering 8 hectares, the gardens comprise 5,000 species and varieties of old roses and rare shrubs. Lying on the valley floor, the gardens follow its contours, with a difference of over 25 metres between the highest and lowest points.

What’s interesting about these gardens, apart from the wealth of plants, is the way they have been designed: plants and shrubs are classified according to their decorative characteristics and not by family, as in traditional botanical gardens.

Throughout the year the gardens are the setting for a number of events, such as the Journée de la coccinelle (Ladybird day), the Journée des peintres (Painters’ day) and the Fête de la citrouille (pumpkin festival). Gardening and garden cookery courses are also available.

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