Marqueyssac gardens, located in the central region of Dordogne offers a look at the recent love for gardening that has sprouted up amongst the French. Marqueyssac gardens consist mostly of clipped box, which are not always the most beautiful plants to walk amongst. In this case though they are pruned into the most beautiful designs and patterns that the care taken is the truly impressive part. As you near the chateau the swirling patters are some of the most impressive.

While this growing trend has prompted several gardens to offer guides, while even more are enforcing the guides required presence. This garden does not require a guide and allows you to enjoy the meeting of nature’s beauty and mans handiwork at your own pace.

Marqueyssac gardens also features a rock climbing area with instructions offered for children beyond the age of 6.

Thursday nights during the summer musicians play by candlelight throughout the gardens making the scenery even more enchanting.