Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire

Less than 200 kilometers south of Paris, between the cities of Tours and Blois, hides a treasure of poetry. natural oasis promontory perched 40 meters above the wild Loire, Chaumont-sur-Loire Domaine opens all year the doors of its castle, its park and, from April to October, the inescapable International Garden Festival.

Here, everything invites artistic emotion. Through the paths of the park, many contemporary artists installations will surprise you, delight you and move you: Sarkis with the poetry of stained glass, Giuseppe Penone with its "path Tree" in the park secrets groves or Shigeko Hirakawa with trees laden with heavenly fruits. In the exhibition galleries, aerial photographs by Alex MacLean, but also hallucinated images of Darren Almond and many other photographers promise an amazing tour combines art and nature.

Surprise you then! And continue to live this change of scenery in the International Garden Festival. Thirty new creations are unexpected decline atmospheres around the theme Gardens of delight, gardens of delusions. scented fountains, curio cabinets and plants crazy chewable lead you in vegetable intoxication of this Festival, chaired by the great chef Alain Passard.

In 2012, the area grows. The 10 hectares of Goualoup Meadows, designed by the great landscape designer Louis Benech, are to be discovered in the spring. So this is a dream ride through 32 hectares you can explore at your own pace. A Chaumont-sur-Loire, enjoy a day out of time ...

Less than 200 kilometers south of Paris, entre les cities of Tours and Blois, a treasure of poetry living awaits your discovery. An oasis of natural greenery perched on a promontory 40 meters above-the wild Loire, Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire is the property of the Centre Region, and the gates to icts castle and grounds are open to you all year round - and, from April to the end of October, Those to icts unmissable International Garden Festival.

Everything here is an invitation to immerse yourself in art and artistry. Wander the pathways Taking you across the grounds in discovery of The Many contemporary works of art That adorn em contents, each one as unexpected and bewitching as the next - installations in the trees, at every turn of the road, and in the historic confines of the Château Itself. At Chaumont-sur-Loire, heritage and establishment go hand in hand. In the exhibition galleries, photographs-have pride of place bearing witness to the artistic sensibilities of Their creators In Their Approaches to the world around us - promised year of enthralling visit, a magical blend of art and nature.

So let the magic work! And the prolonged spell at the International Garden Festival Where, every year, thirty breathtaking new creations interpret a different theme contents, each in Their Own Way - an intoxicating and exhilarating profusion of plant life!

In 2012, the estate is Expanding. The 10 hectares of the Meadows Goualoup, designed by the great landscape architect Louis Benech, and the new permanent gardens to be installed there With Each passing year will be aussi Awaiting your discovery. An experience out of a dream - 32 hectares of wonders to be Explored at your own pace. Come to Chaumont-sur-Loire and know what it is to live beyond the reach of time ...