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Spring really does seem to be just around the corner now that the snow has melted, the days grow longer and the birds are beginning to sing more loudly! Inevitably thoughts turn to the garden, ambitious projects are formed, ideas grow like tiny seeds planted in an old clay pot.
Inspiration comes from this beautiful garden in the Loire valley, home to so many châteaux. This pretty château, called La Verrerie, was built at the end of the 18th century. At the time the garden would have been very formal, more shrubs than flowers, Clipped box and hornbeam would have formed alleys, walls and paths.
Today the owners of the château have preserved the very French feel, but softened it and made it feel more comfortable with the addition of roses and mixed flower beds.
They have had fun in the potager as well, where fine use is made of a collection of antique glass cloches. These bells date from the 18th century and were used to protect fragile young plants; individual greenhouses in effect. They were originally made with a glass button on the top, but most often, as we see here that is broken off to avoid the magnifying effect of the sun burning the plants beneath.
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I love the next picture because I can so imagine a dinner table laid out beneath this old oak tree (remember that bugs aren’t a problem here!) . These vintage metal hoops, mounted with candle holders bring a touch of modern sculpture to the classic setting. Just think how beautiful it would look in the evening, with candles lit.
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This château is actually a B&B. You can visit their site for all the details but here’s a teaser on a couple of the rooms
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Voilà! A beautiful and classical French château setting that has moved with the times to fit comfortably around a family home. I wish you all a happy weekend, dreaming of your garden plans.
all photos thanks to Mon Jardin et ma Maison and also to La Verriere
34 comments
Hello Sharon,
A few years ago, I stayed in that castle. Because the owners also have a beautiful B & B. And indeed the gardens are beautiful. It is also highly recommended to spend a weekend there.
Greetings from Belgium
Jérôme
Ok Sharon,
first picture and I was already done…
thank you for sharing always so many inspirational pics and tales.
Fra
Thank you Jerome, I didn't know about the B&B;, I'll try to find a link and add it to the post
Sharon
Hello again!
Here you have the link:https://www.chateaudelaverrerie.fr/
You'll see it's really fantastic!!!
Greetings
Jérôme
I love the pictures and the stories behind them. thank you.
Talk about enchanting…..thats a dream! You had me at that first picture and it only got better!!
Simply beautiful garden inspiration!
Oh how truly lovely to wake up to these garden photos. What special heaven they are.
I need to hire a gardner, haha.
Oh what beautiful pictures. Love them all. By the way, why is it that bugs are not a problem there? Thanks for the lovely images today!
Yes, thankfully spring is on it's way. This spot is so lovely I would not want to leave.
Have a wonderful weekend.
That first photo – I could sit in that room and gaze out that window for…well, a long time! Beautiful.
Oh, how lovely!
So beautiful…..
what fantastic and nice pictures, absolutely lovely
WOW!!!!
Markus
This garden (and chateau) have an easy elegance that draws one in – I'd love to wander there.
You never disapoint……
I love that about you………..
It's a real dreamy place. Thank youy for always share such beautiful homes and gardens!
Have a nice WE
Silvia
Just a beautiful garden and home.
Eileen
Hello Sharon
i love this picture and the garden is very very beautiful ! Your blog is so relaxing!
xo
simonettta
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Your blog always makes me dreaming…
Sharon,
What a wonderful post and so fun reading the additional inside information from David Terry. I will keep the name of this B&B; for a visit someday…dreams come true.
I love the roses shown in the photographs.
Happy almost spring.
Karen
I know this lovely Verrerie. Great post !!! xx's
Splendid chateau and gardens! I want to live there. Or maybe spend a couple of hours… 🙂
I'm in heaven when I look at your blog. Absolutely beautiful!
Jody
Oh God… It' s beautiful! And the area… I went there… via internet 😉 and I' m fond of their Parma room. It will be my dream since this moment.
Best wishes
marta from ohmyhome.pl
Hi Sharon
I am trying to email you but unsuccessfully. I think I have a problem with my browser each time I click on your email button.
Anyway, I wanted to ask you for rates on your cottage.
Can you get in touch?
kylabrooke@gmail.com
Regards
Kyla
What a beautiful post. I love the Loire Valley and will be going there this summer. Will bookmark the chateau for B&B.;
Thank you for the tip.
I am going to follow you.
Once again … a wonderful post. Some new ideas is growing in our part of the world. Thanks for sharing.
Love
Sandra
South Africa
Thank heaven for wonderful bloggers like you. i can travel the world and never leave my house. Yes I to am wondering why you have no bugs? I have been to France 5 times and never realized that all our alfresco dining had no problems with flies or mosquitos!!! What is the secret?
What an extraordinary post. Thank you so very much for graciously sharing your life and reality. Such an amazing treat for the eyes and heart!
It takes my breath away to see these pictures of the château here!! We stayed at La Verrerie last summer and indeed, it is such a magical place that I did 3 blog posts on it! I mentioned you in this one:
https://quiddity2.blogspot.com/2011/08/back-from-francethe-rest-of-chateau.html
Thanks for reviving my dreams of this wonderful château!
This chateau is perfectly dreamy!
~ Clare x