The gardens of la Javelière

A poetic stroll
The botanical rose collection
FAQ

THE PARK AND GARDENS OF THE MANOR OF LA JAVELIÈRE: A HAVEN OF PEACE

Patrick Masure is passionate about gardens. At the Manor of La Javelière, situated on the edge of the Orléans forest, he has tended the different spaces of the park and gardens for the past 20 years. A specialist in botanical roses, for which he harbours a true passion, he has built a remarkable collection here to showcase them.

Une allée d'eau entourée de fleurs blanches

A poetic stroll in the gardens of the manor of La Javelière

Just next to the manor, a modern rose garden with delicate pastel hues surrounds a small pond. In the park, shade-loving plants thrive in the patches of sun piercing through the canopy of the tall trees. A little further on, the Italian garden with its two cypresses will immediately remind you of the rolling Tuscany landscape. Next comes the Japanese garden with its charming little stream running between rocks of slate, while the 100m-long and aptly named Crazy Hedge composed of topiary yew trees is a medley of astonishing forms. As for the lake, it offers a perfectly bucolic setting with its lavender, roses and daisies…

V. Treney – CRT Centre-Val de Loire

As you visit the Gardens of the Manor of La Javelière, you will discover successive themes that create a relaxing atmosphere. Evocative names such as the Mahonia Path, Tree Tunnel, Cécile’s Path, the Secret Garden, Flora Alley and Alley of the Planets promise a romantic walk… Savour the spirit of this garden with its diversity of peaceful atmospheres accompanied by the cheerful sound of birdsong!

THE BOTANICAL ROSE COLLECTION OF THE GARDENS OF LA JAVELIÈRE

As you wander through the “rosarium”, you will discover that the botanical roses are in fact wild roses, and there’s plenty of them! You will be charmed by the shimmering colours of this remarkable, patiently assembled collection. In total, there are nearly 350 taxons of botanical roses from different continents to admire. The collection is recognised by the CCVS (Conservatory of Specialist Plant Collections) and is particularly beautiful in spring and autumn when it bursts into a spectacular display of colour!