CASTLE AND GARDEN OF MESNIL-GEOFFROY
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Louis XIII-style château with Rocaille-style interior, formal gardens, and rose bushes.
This 17th-century château in the Louis XIII style is an elegant brick and slate building. Its interiors are richly decorated in 18th-century rocaille style. Today, it belongs to Prince and Princess Kayali, who reside here and are happy to show you all the beauties of their property. The estate is renowned for its formal gardens and the 2,100 rose bushes that make up Normandy’s largest private collection. In May, the irises bloom, followed by roses, hydrangeas and rhododendrons, in an explosion of colour and fragrance. In 2023, this exceptional site will welcome the "Jardin des Murmures": a quiet space in the garden, where visitors are invited to relax and enjoy the spectacle of nature in bloom. A moment of absolute relaxation and contemplation for the eyes, but also for the ears, which enjoy the gentle melody of the oboe, flute and violin. Mozart, Vivaldi and Massenet are among us! If you’re coming as a family, you’ll also be enchanted by the free treasure hunt designed for children, allowing them to explore the gardens and labyrinth in complete freedom, thanks to a variety of enigmas. On the château tour, you’ll discover the history of 18th-century perfumes through the favourite fragrances of Sissi, Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour, which you can then purchase in the boutique.
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Open from May to the end of September. Open Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays, 2pm to 6pm. Guided tours of the château and gardens and rose gardens: Friday to Sunday and public holidays. Free for children under 7. Adults: €8 (gardens and rose gardens only). Children (aged 7 to 15): €5. Guided tour: €9.50 adult, €7 child. 2 treasure hunts are available: €9.50 per adult and €6 per child (free for children under 6). Children welcome. Guided tour. Gift store.
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Members' reviews on CASTLE AND GARDEN OF MESNIL-GEOFFROY
Sinon merci pour ces belles découvertes.
Les jardins sont bien entretenus mais malheureusement la floraison des roses était en grande partie terminée et il pleuvait.
Nous nous sommes rendus vendredi dernier dans ce lieu enchanteur et avons heureusement bénéficié d'une excellente visite guidée en français, passionnante et très instructive, auprès d'une dame très gentille (Patrizia). C'était tellement génial, comme nous ne parlons malheureusement pas français, cette visite guidée et le château avec son beau parc ont été un point fort absolu de nos vacances. Nous le recommandons à tous. Notre fille (10 ans) était également très enthousiaste. On a un super aperçu d'un domaine entretenu à grands frais et avec amour. Un véritable voyage dans le temps. MERCI