Visit to the park and garden

Rambures Castle,

An exceptional estate, between nature and heritage

Labelled "Remarkable Garden" and distinguished by a star in the Michelin Green Guide , the park of the Château Fort de Rambures is a true haven of greenery that combines history and botany.

Prices and opening hours

The castle and its grounds are open all year round (closed on Wednesdays).

Individuals:

• From March 1st to November 1st : open every day from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
• From November 2nd to February 28th : open Sundays and public holidays (except Christmas and New Year's Day) from 2pm to 5pm, with two scheduled visits at 2:30pm and 4pm. Other days by appointment.
• From July 15th to August 25th : continuous opening from 10am to 6pm.

Groups (from 25 people) : contact Mr. Ries at 03 22 25 10 93.
Park entrance only : 5.50 euros.

The Herb Garden

Located near Dame Hélène's Rose Garden , this medieval-inspired garden is laid out in small squares, following a geometric checkerboard pattern. It showcases a collection of plants with diverse uses: medicinal, dyeing, aromatic, and textile. A stroll through these plots reveals how these plants have been part of people's daily lives throughout the centuries.

The Rose Garden, a labyrinth of scents

Established in 2003 and covering 3,200 square meters, the Rose Garden of Dame Hélène is an invitation to contemplation. It boasts over 400 varieties of old and modern roses , blooming from June to September, with peak flowering around mid-June. Its design is inspired by medieval architecture, with geometric flowerbeds , pergolas reminiscent of castle towers, and cross-shaped basins evoking the heraldic themes of the period. This rose garden is lovingly tended throughout the week by a dedicated gardener.

A unique fern collection

Created in 2007, this collection showcases a plant often overlooked by the general public. Nearly 50 varieties of ferns , classified by family, are displayed in a specially designed area of the park. These include tree ferns , varieties with silvery leaves , as well as rare species with striking shapes and colors.

An English-style wooded park

From the 17th century onwards, when the fortress became a family residence, a formal French garden was laid out. It was transformed in the 18th century into an English landscape park , following the fashion of the time. Today, this park is home to several remarkable trees, some of which are several centuries old.

• A sequoia tree brought back from the United States by a companion of Lafayette.
• An American black walnut tree of impressive dimensions.
• A white mulberry tree from China , the only representative of its species north of the Loire.

A living heritage

Through its gardens, rose garden and wooded park, the Château Fort de Rambures offers visitors an immersion in a landscape shaped over the centuries, where history dialogues with nature in perfect balance.