If we were having coffee, I’d tell you about the amazing floral designs of France’s Chenonceau Castle. Wait. On second thought, I’d go one better and I’d show you…
Chenonceau, located near Tours in western France, is one of the country’s most visited castles. It’s quite possible that its popularity is at least partly due to the fact that every room of the castle is decorated with an original flower arrangement. That’s quite something in and of itself but what’s more… a skilled team of floral designers refreshs each bouquet twice per week.
Many of the flowers are grown right on the grounds of the castle in what was formerly the 10,000 sq. meter vegetable garden.
Here is a look at what those bouquets looked like in April, 2016 when Liz, Timo & I visited with my wonderful mom who was here from Canada.
(note: click on images to see full sized versions & descriptions)
Chapelle – muguets
Chambre de Diane de Poitiers – muguets
Bibliothèque – callas et orchidées
La Galerie – Bleu, Blanc et Rouge de la France
Salon François Ier – composition
Garde-manger – divers
Salle à manger des domestiques – divers
Boucherie – divers
Boucherie – romarin
Salon Louis XIV – Callas, orchidées et hortensias
Cabinet d’Estampes – composition
Chambre de Catherine de Medici – callas
Vestibule – callas pendantes
Vestibule de Katherine Briçonnet – composition
Galerie Medici – composition
Galerie Medici – orchidées
Chambre des 5 Reines – composition
Cabinet d’Estampes – pois de senteur s/cheminée
Galerie Medici – urne
Vestibule de segond étage: tulipes entourées de bulbes
Callas et branches d’If sur le chevet de la Chambre de Gabrielle d’Estrées
Orchidées et hortensias sèches – chambre de Gabrielle d’Estrée
Orchidées, roses, etc. – Chambre de César de Vendôme
Chambre de Louise de Lorraine: tulipes et callas
Jardin de Diane de Poitiers
Urne dans le jardin de Diane
Pensées et tulipes dans le jardin de Diane
Glycine au mur
OK… So I couldn’t resist including a couple of outdoor flower shots from the day as well (the final 4). Obviously, if you’re in France any time soon… the Château de Chenonceau is a must see!
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Putting it on our bucket list! 🙂
Definitely!
Great floral designs. Must keep the designers busy.
So happy for you tonhave your mom to be in France! Amazing photos.
Oh Bon, it is the best!! Just the best to have her here.
Beautiful photos.
Hi Mike, Thank you for bringing these beautiful spring flowers to us. 🙂
That would be a wonderful place to visit and an exhibition in itself to see just the flower arrangements
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My favourite chateau. My husband has had a stroke and we are sitting in the hospital looking at videos of Chenonceau and remembering the lovely day we spent there.
Frances, I’m sorry to hear about your husband. At the same time, I’m glad that these photos are able to bring back some good memories to help tense days to be a little bit more bearable. We were just took a group there earlier this week, so I’ll likely be posting a few more pics over the coming 2-3 weeks. In Jesus’ name, I pray that things go well for your husband’s recovery. God bless you folks!
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