Special short stay: Parks and Gardens, 3 days – 2 nights from June to September
A Poetic Getaway in the “Land of Gardens”
For lovers of landscaping, the art of living, and botany.
A creative immersion between architecture and garden art in the heart of Normandy, between Rouen and the sea.
Day 1
- 10:30 AM – Visit to Jardin de Valérianes, an English-style garden with Japanese inspiration.
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch at Ch’rystophe in Ry
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Visit to Jardin Plume in Auzouville-sur-Ry, a contemporary garden with herbs and poaceaes.
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Visit to Les Jardins d’Angélique in Montmain - an english romantic garden
Evening, overnight stay, and breakfast – At Château de Belmesnil – Dinner by Chef Colé
Day 2
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Visit to Le Jardin du Mesnil, a botanical park in Bray at Montérolier.
- 12:30 PM – Lunch on-site at the tea room La Hulotte, or at Auberge Bûcheoise or the crêperie Les Anciennes Halles in Buchy
- 2:30 PM – Visit the Jardin des Sculptures at Bois-Guilbert, a poetic seven-hectare park featuring over 70 monumental works by sculptor Jean-Marc de Pas, blending art and nature in perfect harmony.
- 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Visit to Domaine de Bois-Héroult
- 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM – Check-in at Les Granges de Bosc-Grimont
Dinner – On-site with Lecointe Traiteur or in Clères: gourmet dining at La Popote, crepes at Les P’tites Pommes, or bistronomic fare with Brasserie du Parc (specializing in fish dishes). Overnight stay and breakfast at Les Granges de Bosc-Grimont.
Day 3
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Dried flower workshop with Boui-Boui in Clères
- 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Visit to Parc de Clères, a botanical and wildlife park with Renaissance château
- 12:40 PM – Lunch in Clères (Brasserie du Parc or Les P’tites Pommes crêperie)
- 2:30 PM – Visit to Jardin Agapanthe in Grigneuseville - fairy tale garden
