This garden was created in 2006 on the terrace at the foot of the Château. More than 300 rose bushes have been planted here, in a geometric pattern, in memory of Dorianne Bovet. A geometric design draws bands of yellow and pink colors that float in the lawn. For some years now, visitors have been … Continued
Daria’s Garden was created in honour of the present owner’s sister, who adored flowers. Eighteenth-century maps of the estate show that this area was once a popular walking spot, planted with shrubs. Today’s garden winds its way between the magnificent tulip trees to finish at the foot of the giant California redwood which, at 30 … Continued
This garden been designed as a show case for shade loving plants. It is divided into 4 sections, with a total of 730 m2.A winding path flows down the middle of this very seasonal spectacle. The 1,320 plants, made up of 35 varieties, will provide a continuous interest of colour, texture and form from April … Continued
What began as a typical eighteenth-century vegetable garden supplying the Château’s kitchens was redesigned the following century as an English landscape garden. Almost 400 varieties of iris, 13,500 daylilies, over 400 roses, white tulips and an impressive collection of peonies and mature shrubs greet visitors. Some of these flower beds have also been “planted” with … Continued
This garden takes the name of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s much-loved children’s novel, fuelled by her love of gardening and her equally fertile imagination. The sense of mystery and enchantment instilled in both the book and the garden is reflected in Sara.H’s five sculptures and in the two Trees of Life, the work of ceramic artist … Continued
The historic bridle path was created by Princess Amélie Golowkin based on a design by the famous Le Nôtre. At the time, it connected the castles of Vullierens and Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges, therefore allowing their chatelains to visit each other without taking the road. A 400 metres walk under the hundred-year-old trees leads to a hidden pond … Continued
Daylilies, worth getting to know From late June to mid-August, more than 200 different varieties of daylilies bloom, and it is one of the most complete collections in Europe. Daylilies take their name from the Greek “hemero”, meaning “one day” and “kallo”, which mean “beauty”. They symbolize the exaltation of perpetual renewal. These flowers belong … Continued
Continue past the bluebells to the end of the bridle path, and you arrive in The Enchanted Woodland. Contrasting with the formal landscaped gardens around the Château, this area is left to grow as nature intends. Follow the path among the trees, certain of which have been there for years, pause by the stream that … Continued
Colour and symmetry are the hallmarks of Muñi’s Garden, which stretches for 1,200 square metres. Three gravel circles, eight metres in diameter, lead the way. At the centre of each stands a monumental sculpture, framed by beds of philadelphus (mock orange) and fuchsias against a backdrop of more than two thousand ivory white “Weisse Berliner” … Continued
