Gardens of Quercy

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Gardens of Quercy

Founded in 1989 in Verfeil-sur-Seye (Tarn-et-Garonne), the Jardins de Quercy are a compound of two English gardens the “upper garden” and the “lower garden”. In a bucolic setting, Les Jardins de Quercy extends over a one-hectare estate. Labelled “Jardin Remarquable”, the gardens bloom from May to September. 

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Les Jardins de Quercy

Classified as a “Jardin Remarquable” by the French Ministry of Culture in 2007, the Jardins de Quercy are made up of 22 different gardens, each with its own British influence. 

 

Les Jardins de Quercy in Verfeil-sur-Seye, in the heart of the Tarn-et-Garonne region, offer an unforgettable stroll through some twenty themed areas, designed with sensitivity and passion. From Neil's Garden, intimate and structured, to the Andalusian terraces bathed in light and Majorelle blue, each area tells its own story. English-inspired gardens, plant cloisters, flowery undergrowth, green theater or Asian garden... Here, shapes, colors and fragrances flow harmoniously, between formal rigor and creative freedom. A place of emotion, memory and beauty, where nature is always reinvented.

Overview

Founded in 1989 in Verfeil-sur-Seye, Jardins de Quercy flower from May to September. They are open to visitors from Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. 

Rates :

  • Self-guided tour of the gardens : 7.50€ adult / 3€ child (4 to 13 years) / Free (-4 years)
  • Guided tour of the gardens (duration 1h30 - minimum group size 10) : 10€ / person
  • Group guided tour + gourmet snack: on request

Payment methods accepted: cash or cheque

Please note Dogs on a leash are allowed / No reservation required

Quick Info

  • Level Easy
  • Duration 1 hour
  • Age 0 - 100 years
  • Tel 05 63 65 46 22
  • Mail jean.donies@wanadoo.fr
  • Location 82330 Verfeil-su-Seye
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Services

  • Free on-site parking
  • Accessible to the disabled
  • Visit without reservation

Restrictions

  • No payment by credit card
  • No smoking indoors and outdoors

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