The Chateau de Marqueyssac is a perfect place. The gardens are immense, and are so impeccably crafted that the second you stroll through this stunning landscape you’ll be immersed in a new hobby, landscaping. Located in The Dordogne Region of France, the world’s most magnificent landscapes wraps around you. Stroll through the gardens that have been restored to their original glory and take in the sights in and around the garden.
Wrapping around a 17th century chateau, sitting perched above the elegant Dordogne Valley, is where The Gardens of Marqueyssac lay, and if not for the beautiful sights that encompass them, than the beauty of the gardens are exuded out as far as the eye can see. As you explore the gardens you’ll see the elegantly crafted chateau, the quant church and an abundance of perfectly manicured lands down below.
It’s not very often we get to step into something so brilliant, and so as you embark on your time at the gardens you’ll soon appreciate its creativeness. With a variety of owners throughout the years, each have put their own touch to the gardens. From everything to a grand alley 100 meters long for horseback rides to thousands of boxwood trees fantastically carved to create the effect of flocks of sheep roaming about, the romantic nature of the gardens are ever so present.
Through the years, the gardens are known as one of the most Notable Gardens of France, and so, if you have a love for landscaping, or are just curious to see what all of this mesmerizing hype is all about, The Gardens of Marqueyssac is the spot for you.
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