As we approach the 68th anniversary of the Landings, a stay in the touristic area of Bayeux-Bessi ...[+]
The arrival of Spring is the opportunity to discover or rediscover gardens, set in the popular destination of Bayeux - Bessin - D-Day Landing Beaches. With the first rays of sunshine, the gardens slowly reveal their subtle hues and poetic designs. A guided tour through landscaped treasures.
The gardens of the Château de Brécy. Brécy is a rare example of gardens created in the 17th Century, still existing today. Order and harmony, elegance and refinement rule here. At the rear of the château, the terraced gardens lead to a huge gateway opening onto the sky. The garden is astonishing, planted in blue, white and mauve tones. It combines what could be the scenery for an Italian play with the pastoral simplicity of its surroundings.
Les jardins de Castillon. Acclaimed "garden of the year" in 2009, the gardens stem from the owners 'passion for perennials. The first garden slopes gently and is divided into eight "rooms", each with its own atmosphere. The aromatic garden, the mixed borders, the oriental garden, the ponds scattered with water lilies, all invite the mind to wander. Created more recently, the second garden is a succession of terraces dotted with topiary yews and offers a place to sit and meditate.
The gardens of the Priory of Saint-Gabriel. The Priory of Saint-Gabriel has housed a school of horticulture since 1929. Around the old monastic buildings, the students farm the land and tend to the gardens. Rose gardens, conservation orchards, herb gardens and an alley of fruit trees form a harmonious group around this historical site.
Les jardins d'Elle. Almost 2500 species are grown in this garden, created by Gilbert Anquetil. They form 21 different landscaped scenes and offer a clever combination of plants and minerals. The collection of hydrangeas, the country garden, the oriental garden, the water garden and the woodland garden offer a pleasant stroll through different atmospheres.
Two remarkable trees are found in the city of Bayeux.
