Jardins du Manoir d'Eyrignac
The Jardins du Manoir d'Eyrignac is located in the French commune of Salignac-Eyvigues in the Dordogne department . It was added to the list of historical monuments of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in 1986. It is located 15 km northeast of Sarlat-la-Canéda .
history
The garden was originally created in the eighteenth century in the very special style of the "French Gardens" by the Marquis de Costes.
size
The area extends over an area of 4 hectares.
Garden style
The garden area consists of 7 different gardens.
- Les Sculptures Végétales
- La Pagoda Chinoise
- Le Manoir d'Artaban
- Le Jardin Français
- Le Jardin Fleuriste et le Jardin Potager
- Le Jardin des Sources et les Prés Fleuris
- Le Jardin Blanc
The complex is mainly planted with evergreen plants. Yew, boxwood, hornbeam and cypress are the main types of the plant. In topiary geometric and figurative sculptures are created. The variety of shapes remains in harmony with the architectural lines of the castle and the nature reserve surrounding it.
With its unique collection of plant sculptures, the complex is one of the most beautiful gardens in the Perigord.
Events
- Easter treasure hunt, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
- Orchid Day in May
- Rendezvous in the gardens in June
- "Happy Picnic" in August
- “Let's dance” (dance and picnic event) July / August
- Days of the Monument: opening of the manor house and access to all gardens in September
Web links
- Official website (French)