Les Jardins de Marqueyssac
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Marqueyssac is one of the most beautiful romantic gardens of France and today the most visited garden in Perigord. Listed as a national historical monument thanks to its 54 acres park, Marqueyssac's gardens offer more than 6 kilometres of shaded paths in a maze of 150 000 hand-pruned boxwoods. From the belvedere, at 130 meters above the Dordogne river, you will see the most spectacular panorama in Perigord. This is the testimony of a rich bygone history and a gorgeous natural heritage. It's also an exceptionnal Dordogne valley point of view, you will see its most beautiful villages : Domme, Castelnaud, Beynac, Fayrac, La Roque-Gageac and its castles.
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- Julian T19 contributionsWell worth a visit with a short guided tour in English to begin with.Impressive gardens, fantastic views but not particularly disability friendly. The reception area is tight, and electric wheelchairs could/ should be provided for the 3km of well maintained paths. However, there is a shuttle for those with tired legs.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten June 4, 2023
- BoomerellieBuckinghamshire, United Kingdom16 contributionsBox hedging heaven, views and crepesThe French are very good at clipping hedges to within an inch of their life and you will not be disappointed with the gardens here. The cloud hedges are just beautiful and the wandering peacocks add a flash of extra beauty to the site. Situated on the top of a cliff, these gardens are approximately 1km long with manicured hedges, woodland, astounding views, a small castle, a maze and a young children's play area. If you do the gardens in an anticlockwise route, on the return you can stop for a delicious crepe or visit the cafe for food and ice cream.Visited July 2023Written August 2, 2023
- Kerstin MAugsburg, Germany81 contributionsBeautiful gardensA nice place to be. Well kept gardens with a lot of things to do, for children and adults as well. Especially to mention is the restaurant with a nice choice of dishes, icecream and salads at really reasonable prices. Plenty of possibilities to take a rest and admire the astonishing views. Parking is free.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten August 13, 2023
- Ann HHersham, United Kingdom36 contributionsSurprise gem!Family recommended visiting here but we were a little skeptical given we had a teen with us. We could not have been happier - all of us loved it. The views were spectacular, the restaurant fabulous and the gardens a delight. We ended up spending most of the day here and left very happy.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten August 14, 2023
- Richard H93 contributionsFantastic gardens in the south of FranceThese gardens with their thousands of shaped box hedges are a sight tp be seen. Let alone the views from the top of the hill. A good restaurant is on site plus a couple of other food options. Highly recommend a visitVisited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten August 29, 2023
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Liphook, UK627 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We deliberately revisited the gardens for the first time in almost 20 years. As to be expected very little had changed, which is probably as it should be, i.e. the gardens offer that timeless atmosphere with glorious unparalleled views - the three castles, cannot be beaten. We could not remember the viewing platform at the Belvedere, but the view to the Roque is still absolutely stunning. As to the recent TA comments about the gardens not being ones offering variety of planting - just topiary and hedges - well that’s the point, the latter are ‘Marqueyssac’. Unique and so well done. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip down memory lane!
The cafe also is offers a calm place to sit and enjoy the views of Beynac castle whilst having a coffee and eats - albeit the crepes were a big disappointment as they were extremely rubbery and obviously not prepared fresh. Hopefully the cafe manager will take note - crepes in France have to be fresh and melt in the mouth!!!
The cafe also is offers a calm place to sit and enjoy the views of Beynac castle whilst having a coffee and eats - albeit the crepes were a big disappointment as they were extremely rubbery and obviously not prepared fresh. Hopefully the cafe manager will take note - crepes in France have to be fresh and melt in the mouth!!!
Written October 12, 2023
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Ian R
64 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Was expensive to enter and was expecting gardens with a variety of plants, not just box hedges.
View from top good.
View from top good.
Written September 19, 2023
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LeroyWirral
Wirral64 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Not what I call a garden - nothing more than a wood with hedges and once you've seen a bit of topiary how much more do you need to see. As for the cafe well the cappuccino was probably the worst I have ever tasted or in this case not tasted; nothing more than a tiny luke warm bit of liquid with a lot of froth and no flavour of coffee.
In such a beautiful area with so many attractions I don't know how this survives. Not my cup of tea (or coffee) so I wouldn't recommend.
In such a beautiful area with so many attractions I don't know how this survives. Not my cup of tea (or coffee) so I wouldn't recommend.
Written September 10, 2023
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We sincerely regret that you did not enjoy your visit to Marqueyssac gardens. We are always open to comments from our visitors, but we cannot allow you to make such remarks about Marqueyssac: "Not what I call a garden -nothing more than a wood with hedges". Marqueyssac covers over fifteen hectares, the layout dating back to the 19th century, with more than 6 kilometres of pathways. Tens of thousands of box trees were planted between 1861 and 1892. The same box trees that make up the flowerbeds around the château cover more than a hectare and line the pathways for over 10 kilometres. Of course, Marqueyssac is a greenery garden, with very few flowers, but it is and always will be a garden.
As for the cappuccino, we're sorry you didn't inform the tea room manager. She would have remade your drink immediately, obviously there was a problem with it.
Nathalie BAPST - Director
Written September 14, 2023
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Richard H
93 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
These gardens with their thousands of shaped box hedges are a sight tp be seen. Let alone the views from the top of the hill. A good restaurant is on site plus a couple of other food options. Highly recommend a visit
Written August 29, 2023
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Vince J
Newcastle Emlyn, UK24 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
My second visit and it is still stunning. The gardens have lots of details to explore and discover and on a cooler day I’m sure our kids would’ve enjoyed it even more.
Written August 27, 2023
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Ann H
Hersham, UK36 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Family recommended visiting here but we were a little skeptical given we had a teen with us. We could not have been happier - all of us loved it. The views were spectacular, the restaurant fabulous and the gardens a delight. We ended up spending most of the day here and left very happy.
Written August 14, 2023
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Kerstin M
Augsburg, Germany81 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A nice place to be. Well kept gardens with a lot of things to do, for children and adults as well. Especially to mention is the restaurant with a nice choice of dishes, icecream and salads at really reasonable prices. Plenty of possibilities to take a rest and admire the astonishing views.
Parking is free.
Parking is free.
Written August 13, 2023
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SactoPerson
Fair Oaks, CA177 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
The views were amazing, we took so many photos! It was a lovely time exploring the rambling gardens and enjoying the environs. While we were there, a hot air balloon landed nearby.
Written August 5, 2023
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Boomerellie
Buckinghamshire, UK16 contributions
Jul 2023
The French are very good at clipping hedges to within an inch of their life and you will not be disappointed with the gardens here. The cloud hedges are just beautiful and the wandering peacocks add a flash of extra beauty to the site.
Situated on the top of a cliff, these gardens are approximately 1km long with manicured hedges, woodland, astounding views, a small castle, a maze and a young children's play area. If you do the gardens in an anticlockwise route, on the return you can stop for a delicious crepe or visit the cafe for food and ice cream.
Situated on the top of a cliff, these gardens are approximately 1km long with manicured hedges, woodland, astounding views, a small castle, a maze and a young children's play area. If you do the gardens in an anticlockwise route, on the return you can stop for a delicious crepe or visit the cafe for food and ice cream.
Written August 2, 2023
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pagallery
Middle England27 contributions
Jun 2023
We started our visit with a nice lunch in the on-site restaurant. There are formal topiary gardens - modern style - close to the manor. There is about a 30 minute walk either in the woods or along a more formal path towards a high view point (the Belvedere). Along the way there is a children's play area. There are paths which are suitable for buggies and wheelchairs, but the access to the gardens is up quite a steep path and the end part of the walk to the Belvedere. There is a shuttle 'bus' that runs from the base of the Belvedere to the house.
There are very few flowers, the gardens are mainly box hedging ( taller than normal ) and trees. The 'gentle' walk has an outdoor 'art gallery'. It's not a garden for people who want to see lots of different planting but I should imagine that on a hot day, this would be a good garden to visit for some respite from the sun.
There are very few flowers, the gardens are mainly box hedging ( taller than normal ) and trees. The 'gentle' walk has an outdoor 'art gallery'. It's not a garden for people who want to see lots of different planting but I should imagine that on a hot day, this would be a good garden to visit for some respite from the sun.
Written June 20, 2023
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Bonjour, est-ce que vous disposez d'une boutique (type boutique souvenir, livre etc.)?
Merci d'avance pour votre réponse,
Nolwenn
Jean Lemoussu
Vezac, France
Bonjour,
Oui nous disposons sur le site d'une boutique-librairie qui propose de nombreux articles.
Cordialement,
Sintja
Miltenberg, Germany3 contributions
Dürfen Hunde in die Gartenanlage?
Jean Lemoussu
Vezac, France
Oui les chiens tenus en laisse sont les bienvenus dans les jardins.
Audrey LG
Saint-Nazaire, France8 contributions
Bonjour
Acceptez vous les chiens merci pour votre réponse
Bien cordialement
Jean Lemoussu
Vezac, France
Bonjour,
Les chiens tenus en laisse sont effectivement les bienvenus dans les jardins.
Cordialement,
lucyjanegeorgia
georgia1 contribution
Is there a restaurant in the garden ..open on Sunday?
Jean Lemoussu
Vezac, France
Yes, Restaurant and tearoom are opened from 12.00 p.m. from April to All Saint’s Day.
Karen H
Taunton, UK42 contributions
Hello,
Can you take a picnic for the evening candle lit opening?
Thanks
Karen
Stéphanie r
Brest, France65 contributions
There are picnic areas, so yes you can take your picnic with you.Enjoy your visit
Karen H
Taunton, UK42 contributions
Hello,
Can you take a picnic for the evening candle lit opening?
Thanks
Karen
Stephanie H
43 contributions
I would recommend you take a picnic, there is plenty of seating and lots if the French seem to bring food. It is worth noting however there is a restaurant but this has limited choice (although it is very good) and is very expensive.
Do you know how much is the entrance if you do not want a tour? Or is a tour mandatory?
Jean Lemoussu
Vezac, France
The price is €9 for adults and the tour was no extra cost.
There is English Guided tour (35 min) everyday at 12.00 pm.
It’s in addition to the individual visit It takes place around the house and it gives the groundings for better understanding the site : its history, its evolution, the upkeep of boxwoods and the restoration work which has begun in 1996.
Do you know how much is the entrance if you do not want a tour? Or is a tour mandatory?
Lorks2013
Melbourne, Australia122 contributions
I don't recall the entry price except that it was reasonable. You are free to roam without any guide and that is quite simple. I hope you go and that it is as enjoyable as we found it to be.
Geneviève D
Sarrebourg, France1 contribution
Lors de ma visite des jardins de Marqueyssac ( en 2015 ), j'ai aperçu une voiturette sur le chemin de retour de la Grande Allée. Quelles sont les conditions pour en bénéficier ? Je projette de faire découvrir l'endroit à un groupe de 14 amis début septembre 2017 et l'un deux se déplace difficilement .
Jean Lemoussu
Vezac, France
Bonjour,
La voiturette est effectivement en place tous les jours d'avril à fin septembre et sur demande pour les groupes en dehors de cette période.
Le service est gratuit. N'hésitez pas à bien faire part de votre souhait pour ce service lors de votre réservation à Marqueyssac.
Dans l'attente de vous recevoir,
Cordialement.
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