Category: France

Les Jardins d’Étretat was such a unique garden to visit! The way the artwork is woven into the landscape gives the whole space a whimsical feel, and the design and maintenance of the hedges were truly impressive. On top of all that, the garden offers a stunning view of the sea, making the experience even…

The past two months working at Claude Monet’s Garden have been an incredible experience. This place feels unlike any garden I’ve ever visited or worked in. It’s a living canvas shaped through an artist’s eye, and caring for it means leaning into that same way of seeing rather than approaching it with a strictly horticultural…

Le Jardin Plume is a beautiful contemporary garden that blends formal and informal styles effortlessly. Neatly trimmed hedges sit alongside natural plantings of grasses and perennials. Sightlines play a big part in how the garden is experienced, drawing you from one space to the next and sparking curiosity about what’s around the corner. The movement…

The garden is divided into two sections — photos 1–5 show the formal “white garden” at the back, while photos 6–14 feature the front garden, designed in an English style with winding paths to explore. I loved the personality shown throughout the English garden and was so impressed to learn that the entire place is…

It was wonderful attending Les Journées des Plantes de Chantilly, where I had the chance to explore new plant varieties and learn about current horticultural trends in France. I also loved visiting the beautiful French-style garden at Château de Chantilly!

A huge thank you to Emmanuel Besnard, the head gardener at the Museum of Impressionism in Giverny, for giving us a tour of the gardens and sharing his insights. This garden is divided into sections by hedges — on one side, three “rooms” feature each of the primary colours, while on the other, the rooms…