Visit to the park and garden

Château de La Ballue - Parks & Gardens

Just a short distance from Mont Saint-Michel, the Château de La Ballue unveils an enchanting garden, nestled on 17th-century terraces overlooking the Couesnon Valley. This unique place invites visitors to discover garden design that blends historical beauty with innovation.

Prices and opening days:

• From March 15th to July 1st and from September 1st to November 11th: Thursday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
• From July 2nd to August 31st: every day, from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
• Visits by appointment: for the rest of the year
• Reception and visitor brochure: in French, English and German

Prices:

• Adult: €10.50
• Students and young people (10 to 18 years old): €10.50
• Children under 10: free (accompanied by their parents)
• Groups (minimum 15 people): €10.50 per person
• Annual subscription card: €35

Description of the gardens:

The gardens of Château de La Ballue are a true masterpiece, offering spectacular views over the valley. The Italianate Mannerist garden , designed by architect Paul Maymont, transports you to a verdant world where thirteen garden rooms (a grove, a green theater, a labyrinth) are revealed at every turn. The yew maze , imposing at 2.5 meters high, is one of the highlights of this first section of the garden.

Further on, François-Hébert Stevens ' French-style garden blends seamlessly with the south façade of the Renaissance château. There, topiary and contemporary sculptures engage in a harmonious dialogue, offering a unique contrast between tradition and modernity. This garden, listed as a Historic Monument and designated a Remarkable Garden, also hosts sculpture exhibitions and concerts.

The formal garden , situated on the 17th-century terraces, unfolds across a sweeping, undulating landscape, while the wisteria avenue elegantly separates the two gardens. This avenue, lined with 22 wisteria vines supported by a double row of yew columns, is a must-see for strolling, adorned with large spiral topiary.

The Château de La Ballue is a place where the art of gardens and the beauty of the landscape meet, offering an unforgettable experience for lovers of nature and history.